Flights
Flights to Seattle
Flying to Seattle for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Seattle, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 3,015 upcoming events in and around Seattle (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Seattle is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 miles away. For Paramount Theatre - Seattle, the nearest we list is SEA at 11 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Seattle
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Seattle, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 11 mi (17 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Paramount Theatre - Seattle, Triple Door, Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Tacoma Comedy Club, McCaw Hall, 6th & Proctor - Tacoma Comedy Club, T-Mobile Park and Emerald City Comedy Club. |
Nearest airport to each Seattle venue
The busiest venues in and around Seattle, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Theatre - Seattle Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Seattle | SEA, 11 mi | — |
| Triple Door Hotels near Triple Door | SEA, 11 mi | — |
| Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium Hotels near Benaroya Hall - S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium | SEA, 11 mi | — |
| Tacoma Comedy Club Hotels near Tacoma Comedy Club | SEA, 15 mi | — |
| McCaw Hall Hotels near McCaw Hall | SEA, 12 mi | — |
| 6th & Proctor - Tacoma Comedy Club Hotels near 6th & Proctor - Tacoma Comedy Club | SEA, 16 mi | — |
| T-Mobile Park Hotels near T-Mobile Park Airports near T-Mobile Park | SEA, 9.8 mi | — |
| Emerald City Comedy Club Hotels near Emerald City Comedy Club | SEA, 11 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | SEA, 10 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Seattle Mariners | T-Mobile Park | SEA, 9.8 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Seattle Kraken | Climate Pledge Arena | SEA, 12 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Lumen Field | SEA, 10 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | SEA, 12 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Seattle event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 816 events in and around Seattle; 64% on Fri–Sun; 645 of the 801 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Seattle Reign FC vs. Boston Legacy FC
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
From about $18.00View TicketsGoodbye June
Substation - Seattle, Seattle, Washington
From about $33.00View TicketsJohnny Huynh
Barboza at Neumos, Seattle, Washington
Unmuted: A Weekly Open Mic
Hilltop Urban Gardens, Tacoma, Washington
From about $29.00View TicketsCandlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, Seattle, Washington
T.J. Miller
Tacoma Comedy Club, Tacoma, Washington
From about $67.00View TicketsMadeon
Wamu Theater At Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, Washington
From about $63.00View TicketsRip Micheals
Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club, Tacoma, Washington
From about $70.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Seattle: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Paramount Theatre - Seattle it is SEA, 11 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Triple Door?
The closest airport we list for Triple Door is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Seattle Mariners' home ballpark?
The Seattle Mariners play home games at T-Mobile Park. The closest airport we list for T-Mobile Park is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 9.8 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Seattle in the next 30 days?
816 in and around Seattle in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 645 of the 801 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Seattle?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Which airport is best for Paramount Theatre - Seattle?
The closest airport we list for Paramount Theatre - Seattle is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 miles away in a straight line.
How far is SEA from downtown Seattle?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 11 miles (17 km) from downtown Seattle in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Seattle?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest airport we list to downtown Seattle, 11 miles away in a straight line. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Which airport is closest to the Seattle Seahawks' home stadium?
The Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders FC play home games at Lumen Field. The closest airport we list for Lumen Field is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 10 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
