Flights
Flights to Spartanburg
Flying to Spartanburg 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 2 airports with scheduled flights near Spartanburg, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 181 upcoming events in and around Spartanburg (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Spartanburg is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 16 miles away. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 59 miles away. For Fifth Third Park - SC, the nearest is GSP at 16 miles.
Airports serving Spartanburg
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Spartanburg, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 16 mi (26 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Fifth Third Park - SC, Chapman Cultural Center, The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, G.B. Hodge Center, Twichell Auditorium, The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and Gibbs Stadium. |
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 59 mi (95 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Spartanburg venue
The busiest venues in and around Spartanburg, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Third Park - SC Hotels near Fifth Third Park - SC | GSP, 16 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| Chapman Cultural Center Hotels near Chapman Cultural Center | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Hotels near The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium Hotels near Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| G.B. Hodge Center Hotels near G.B. Hodge Center | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| Twichell Auditorium Hotels near Twichell Auditorium | GSP, 18 mi | CLT, 58 mi |
| The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Hotels near The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
| Gibbs Stadium Hotels near Gibbs Stadium | GSP, 17 mi | CLT, 59 mi |
- Fifth Third Park - SC is nearer GSP (16 mi) than CLT (59 mi).
- Chapman Cultural Center is nearer GSP (17 mi) than CLT (59 mi).
- The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is nearer GSP (17 mi) than CLT (59 mi).
Flying in for a Spartanburg event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 24 events in and around Spartanburg; 71% on Fri–Sun; 6 of the 24 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.
Wofford Terriers vs. Voorhees College Tigers
Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $30.00View TicketsSouth Carolina Upstate Spartans vs. Bob Jones Bruins
G.B. Hodge Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Daniel In The Lions' Den
The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $76.00View TicketsSputter Box
Daniel Recital Hall, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $59.00View TicketsClue - Live On Stage
Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $52.00View TicketsWofford Terriers vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Gibbs Stadium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $47.00View Tickets- From about $52.00View Tickets
Zach Williams
The Theater at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, South Carolina
From about $12.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Wofford Terriers vs. Voorhees College Tigers
- Nov 12: Daniel In The Lions' Den
- Nov 13: Sputter Box
- Nov 13: Clue - Live On Stage
- Nov 14: Wofford Terriers vs. East Tennessee State Bucca…
- Nov 15: Clue - Live On Stage
- Nov 18: South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs. Samford Bul…
- Nov 20: Music From The Information Age
Flying in to Spartanburg: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Fifth Third Park - SC it is GSP, 16 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. GSP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 16 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, CLT, is 59 mi.
- 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 Chapman Cultural Center?
The closest airport to Chapman Cultural Center is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 17 miles away in a straight line; Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Spartanburg?
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Spartanburg, 16 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists CLT (59 miles).
How far is CLT from downtown Spartanburg?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 59 miles (95 km) from downtown Spartanburg in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; GSP, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 16 miles. 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.
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.
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 Spartanburg in the next 30 days?
24 in and around Spartanburg in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 6 of the 24 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Fifth Third Park - SC?
The closest airport to Fifth Third Park - SC is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 16 miles away in a straight line; Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Spartanburg?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Spartanburg: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
