Flights
Flights to Stamford
Flying to Stamford 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 5 airports with scheduled flights near Stamford, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 619 upcoming events in and around Stamford (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Stamford is Westchester County Airport (HPN), 8.8 miles away. Also within 42 miles: LGA (26 mi), ISP (29 mi), JFK (31 mi), EWR (41 mi). For John W. Engeman Theater, the nearest is ISP at 15 miles. Search NYC to compare every Stamford airport at once.
Airports serving Stamford
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Stamford, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester County Airport (HPN) 8.8 mi (14 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center, The Ridgefield Playhouse, Tarrytown Music Hall and New York Comedy Club - Stamford. |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 26 mi (42 km) | Large | — |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) 29 mi (47 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to John W. Engeman Theater, Paramount Theatre - Huntington and Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 31 mi (50 km) | Large | Nearest to Governor's Levittown. |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 41 mi (67 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Stamford venue
The busiest venues in and around Stamford, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John W. Engeman Theater Hotels near John W. Engeman Theater | ISP, 15 mi | HPN, 22 mi |
| Paramount Theatre - Huntington Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Huntington Airports near Paramount Theatre - Huntington | ISP, 18 mi | HPN, 20 mi |
| Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center Hotels near Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center | HPN, 13 mi | LGA, 23 mi |
| The Ridgefield Playhouse Hotels near The Ridgefield Playhouse Airports near The Ridgefield Playhouse | HPN, 19 mi | SWF, 35 mi |
| Tarrytown Music Hall Hotels near Tarrytown Music Hall Airports near Tarrytown Music Hall | HPN, 8 mi | LGA, 21 mi |
| Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts Hotels near Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts | ISP, 6.4 mi | HPN, 31 mi |
| New York Comedy Club - Stamford Hotels near New York Comedy Club - Stamford | HPN, 8.9 mi | LGA, 26 mi |
| Governor's Levittown Hotels near Governor's Levittown | JFK, 15 mi | LGA, 18 mi |
- John W. Engeman Theater is nearer ISP (15 mi) than LGA (29 mi).
- Paramount Theatre - Huntington is nearer ISP (18 mi) than LGA (24 mi).
- Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center is nearer HPN (13 mi) than LGA (23 mi).
Best airport for most Stamford events
Each upcoming event in and around Stamford counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| HPN | 4 of 8, including Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center | |
| ISP | 3 of 8, including John W. Engeman Theater | |
| JFK | 1 of 8, including Governor's Levittown |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | HPN | LGA | ISP | JFK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Engeman Theater | 22 mi | 29 mi | 15 mi | 29 mi |
| Paramount Theatre - Huntington | 20 mi | 24 mi | 18 mi | 24 mi |
| Levity Live Comedy Club at Palisades Center | 13 mi | 23 mi | 49 mi | 33 mi |
| The Ridgefield Playhouse | 19 mi | 40 mi | 39 mi | 47 mi |
| Tarrytown Music Hall | 8 mi | 21 mi | 44 mi | 31 mi |
| Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts | 31 mi | 36 mi | 6.4 mi | 34 mi |
| New York Comedy Club - Stamford | 8.9 mi | 26 mi | 29 mi | 31 mi |
| Governor's Levittown | 25 mi | 18 mi | 23 mi | 15 mi |
Flying in for a Stamford event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 189 events in and around Stamford; 71% on Fri–Sun; 151 of the 189 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.
W. Kamau Bell
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $1,048.00View TicketsAll Shook Up - Musical
Kweskin Theatre, Stamford, Connecticut
W. Kamau Bell
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $1,048.00View TicketsW. Kamau Bell
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $96.00View TicketsAll Shook Up - Musical
Kweskin Theatre, Stamford, Connecticut
W. Kamau Bell
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $1,048.00View TicketsRayna Greenberg
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $102.00View TicketsMatt Friend
New York Comedy Club - Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut
From about $108.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: W. Kamau Bell
- Sep 26: W. Kamau Bell
- Oct 1: Rayna Greenberg
- Oct 2: Matt Friend
- Oct 3: Matt Friend
Flying in to Stamford: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For John W. Engeman Theater it is ISP, 15 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. HPN, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 8.8 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, LGA, is 26 mi.
- Compare the airports at once. Search NYC instead of one airport to see fares into the Stamford airports it covers side by side.
- 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 Stamford venues are closer to ISP?
Of the busiest Stamford venues, John W. Engeman Theater (15 mi, against 22 mi to HPN), Paramount Theatre - Huntington (18 mi, against 20 mi to HPN) and Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts (6.4 mi, against 31 mi to HPN) are nearer ISP than HPN in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is nearest most Stamford venues?
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 52% of upcoming events in and around Stamford (as of Sep 24, 2026); ISP for 42% and JFK for 6%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
What is the closest airport to Stamford?
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Stamford, 8.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists LGA (26 miles), ISP (29 miles), JFK (31 miles) and EWR (41 miles).
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.
Which airport is best for Paramount Theatre - Huntington?
The closest airport to Paramount Theatre - Huntington is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 18 miles away in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN) is 20 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Stamford?
StubOrder lists 5 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Stamford: Westchester County Airport (HPN), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Airlines also sell NYC as one code covering several Stamford airports, and the search form accepts it.
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 Stamford in the next 30 days?
189 in and around Stamford in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 151 of the 189 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is LGA from downtown Stamford?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 26 miles (42 km) from downtown Stamford in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; HPN, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 8.8 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.
Which airport is best for John W. Engeman Theater?
The closest airport to John W. Engeman Theater is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 15 miles away in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN) is 22 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
