Flights
Flights to Syracuse
Flying to Syracuse 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 Syracuse, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 354 upcoming events in and around Syracuse (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Syracuse is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 4.4 miles away. For NBT Bank Stadium, the nearest is SYR at 3.8 miles.
Airports serving Syracuse
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Syracuse, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 4.4 mi (7 km) | Large | Nearest to NBT Bank Stadium, Landmark Theatre - Syracuse, Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial, JMA Wireless Dome, Austin Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center, Crouse Hinds Theater - Mulroy Civic Center At Oncenter, Middle Ages Beer Hall and Bill & Penny Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center. |
Nearest airport to each Syracuse venue
The busiest venues in and around Syracuse, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NBT Bank Stadium Hotels near NBT Bank Stadium | SYR, 3.8 mi | None |
| Landmark Theatre - Syracuse Hotels near Landmark Theatre - Syracuse | SYR, 5 mi | None |
| Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial Hotels near Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial | SYR, 5.1 mi | None |
| JMA Wireless Dome Hotels near JMA Wireless Dome | SYR, 5.3 mi | None |
| Austin Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center Hotels near Austin Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center | SYR, 5 mi | None |
| Crouse Hinds Theater - Mulroy Civic Center At Oncenter Hotels near Crouse Hinds Theater - Mulroy Civic Center At Oncenter | SYR, 5 mi | None |
| Middle Ages Beer Hall Hotels near Middle Ages Beer Hall | SYR, 5 mi | None |
| Bill & Penny Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center Hotels near Bill & Penny Allyn Theatre at Redhouse Arts Center | SYR, 5 mi | None |
Flying in for a Syracuse event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 79 events in and around Syracuse; 63% on Fri–Sun; 56 of the 78 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.
Pauly Shore
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
From about $1,090.00View TicketsHell's Kitchen - The Musical
Landmark Theatre - Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
From about $63.00View TicketsSyracuse Orange Women's Basketball vs. Siena Saints
JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, New York
From about $9.00View TicketsSyracuse Crunch vs. Laval Rocket
Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial, Syracuse, New York
From about $37.00View TicketsBoots at the Brewery - Line Dancing
Middle Ages Beer Hall, Syracuse, New York
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Landmark Theatre - Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
From about $62.00View TicketsMaria Bamford
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
From about $100.00View TicketsHell's Kitchen - The Musical
Landmark Theatre - Syracuse, Syracuse, New York
From about $63.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Pauly Shore
- Nov 11: Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball vs. Siena Sa…
- Nov 12: Maria Bamford
- Nov 13: Ron Taylor
Flying in to Syracuse: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For NBT Bank Stadium it is SYR, 3.8 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
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.
Which airport is best for NBT Bank Stadium?
The closest airport to NBT Bank Stadium is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 3.8 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Syracuse?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Syracuse: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
How far is SYR from downtown Syracuse?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 4.4 miles (7 km) from downtown Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Syracuse, 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Landmark Theatre - Syracuse?
The closest airport to Landmark Theatre - Syracuse is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 5 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.
How many events are in Syracuse in the next 30 days?
79 in and around Syracuse in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 56 of the 78 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
