Flights
Flights to Utica
Flying to Utica 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 Utica, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 103 upcoming events in and around Utica (counted Oct 3, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Utica is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 44 miles away. For Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium, the nearest is SYR at 44 miles.
Airports serving Utica
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Utica, 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) 44 mi (70 km) | Large | Nearest to Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium, Stanley Theatre - Utica, Class of 1965 Arena, The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Capitol Theatre At Capitol Arts Complex, Kerr Stadium and Vernon Downs. |
Nearest airport to each Utica venue
The busiest venues in and around Utica, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium Hotels near Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium | SYR, 44 mi | None |
| Stanley Theatre - Utica Hotels near Stanley Theatre - Utica Airports near Stanley Theatre - Utica | SYR, 44 mi | None |
| Class of 1965 Arena Hotels near Class of 1965 Arena | SYR, 35 mi | None |
| The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort & Casino Hotels near The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort & Casino | SYR, 26 mi | None |
| Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino Hotels near Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino | SYR, 26 mi | None |
| Capitol Theatre At Capitol Arts Complex Hotels near Capitol Theatre At Capitol Arts Complex | SYR, 33 mi | None |
| Kerr Stadium Hotels near Kerr Stadium | SYR, 35 mi | None |
| Vernon Downs Hotels near Vernon Downs | SYR, 30 mi | None |
Flying in for an Utica event
In the next 30 days (counted Oct 3, 2026): 27 events in and around Utica; 85% on Fri–Sun; 19 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.
Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans
Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York
From about $32.00View TicketsJersey Boys
Stanley Theatre - Utica, Utica, New York
From about $67.00View TicketsJersey Boys
Stanley Theatre - Utica, Utica, New York
From about $67.00View TicketsMelvin Seals & JGB
Stanley Theatre - Utica, Utica, New York
From about $80.00View Tickets- From about $179.00View Tickets
Utica Comets vs. Laval Rocket
Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York
From about $28.00View TicketsThe Phil Collins Story
Stanley Theatre - Utica, Utica, New York
From about $95.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
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.
Utica Comets 2026-27 Season Ticket Package
Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York
Search flights for:
- Oct 10: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans
- Oct 14: Jersey Boys
- Oct 15: Jersey Boys
- Oct 16: Melvin Seals & JGB
- Oct 17: Late Nite Catechism
- Oct 20: The Phil Collins Story
- Oct 23: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Film
- Oct 24: The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
Flying in to Utica: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium it is SYR, 44 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 many airports serve Utica?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Utica: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
How many events are in Utica in the next 30 days?
27 in and around Utica in the 30 days from Oct 3, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 85% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 19 of the 27 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is SYR from downtown Utica?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 44 miles (70 km) from downtown Utica 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 Utica?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Utica, 44 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium?
The closest airport to Adirondack Bank Center at Utica Memorial Auditorium is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 44 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.
Which airport is best for Stanley Theatre - Utica?
The closest airport to Stanley Theatre - Utica is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 44 miles away in a straight line.
