Flights
Flights to Tuscaloosa
Flying to Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 109 upcoming events in and around Tuscaloosa (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Tuscaloosa is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 52 miles away. For Coleman Coliseum, the nearest is BHM at 52 miles.
Airports serving Tuscaloosa
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Tuscaloosa, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 52 mi (84 km) | Large | Nearest to Coleman Coliseum, Foster Auditorium, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Bama Theatre and Gallette's. |
Nearest airport to each Tuscaloosa venue
The busiest venues in and around Tuscaloosa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Coliseum Hotels near Coleman Coliseum | BHM, 52 mi | — |
| Foster Auditorium Hotels near Foster Auditorium | BHM, 52 mi | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Hotels near Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater | BHM, 53 mi | — |
| Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Hotels near Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium | BHM, 52 mi | — |
| Bama Theatre Hotels near Bama Theatre | BHM, 53 mi | — |
| Gallette's Hotels near Gallette's | BHM, 52 mi | — |
Flying in for a Tuscaloosa event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 29 events in and around Tuscaloosa; 79% on Fri–Sun; 12 of the 27 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.
Clue - The Musical
Theatre Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $36.00View TicketsAlabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $50.00View TicketsAlabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball vs. Mississippi Rebels
Foster Auditorium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $12.00View Tickets- From about $37.00View Tickets
- From about $36.00View Tickets
Clue - The Musical
Theatre Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $36.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 2
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Parking Lots, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $76.00View TicketsPremium Tailgate Party: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Premium Tailgate Lot - AL, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
From about $83.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Clue - The Musical
- Sep 26: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina Gamecoc…
- Sep 27: Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball vs. Mis…
- Sep 30: Clue - The Musical
- Oct 1: Clue - The Musical
- Oct 2: The Avett Brothers
- Oct 3: Clue - The Musical
Flying in to Tuscaloosa: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Coleman Coliseum it is BHM, 52 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.
How far is BHM from downtown Tuscaloosa?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 52 miles (84 km) from downtown Tuscaloosa 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.
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.
What is the closest airport to Tuscaloosa?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Tuscaloosa, 52 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Foster Auditorium?
The closest airport to Foster Auditorium is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 52 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Tuscaloosa in the next 30 days?
29 in and around Tuscaloosa in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 79% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 12 of the 27 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Tuscaloosa?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Tuscaloosa: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
Which airport is best for Coleman Coliseum?
The closest airport to Coleman Coliseum is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 52 miles away in a straight line.
