Flights
Flights to West Lafayette
Flying to West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 134 upcoming events in and around West Lafayette (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown West Lafayette is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 59 miles away. For Historic Monon Theater, the nearest is IND at 58 miles.
Airports serving West Lafayette
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of West Lafayette, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis International Airport (IND) 59 mi (95 km) | Large | Nearest to Historic Monon Theater, Mackey Arena, Loeb Playhouse, Duncan-Thomas Duncan Hall, The Long Center For The Performing Arts - IN, Elliott Hall Of Music, Ross-ade Stadium and Neon Cactus. |
Nearest airport to each West Lafayette venue
The busiest venues in and around West Lafayette, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Monon Theater Hotels near Historic Monon Theater | IND, 58 mi | — |
| Mackey Arena Hotels near Mackey Arena | IND, 59 mi | — |
| Loeb Playhouse Hotels near Loeb Playhouse | IND, 59 mi | — |
| Duncan-Thomas Duncan Hall Hotels near Duncan-Thomas Duncan Hall | IND, 58 mi | — |
| The Long Center For The Performing Arts - IN Hotels near The Long Center For The Performing Arts - IN | IND, 58 mi | — |
| Elliott Hall Of Music Hotels near Elliott Hall Of Music | IND, 58 mi | — |
| Ross-ade Stadium Hotels near Ross-ade Stadium | IND, 60 mi | — |
| Neon Cactus Hotels near Neon Cactus | IND, 58 mi | — |
Flying in for a West Lafayette event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 23 events in and around West Lafayette; 70% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 21 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.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ross-ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $44.00View TicketsShaquille O'Neal AKA DJ Diesel
Neon Cactus, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $81.00View TicketsPurdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. Wisconsin Badgers
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $28.00View TicketsPurdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans
Holloway Gymnasium, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $38.00View TicketsPurdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Ross-ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $6.00View TicketsPurdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
Holloway Gymnasium, West Lafayette, Indiana
From about $35.00View 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: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ross-Ade Stadium Parking Lot, West Lafayette, Indiana
PARKING: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
Ross-Ade Stadium Parking Lot, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Sep 27: Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. Wisc…
- Oct 9: Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. USC …
- Oct 10: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Oct 11: Purdue Boilermakers Women's Volleyball vs. Illi…
- Oct 14: Othello
- Oct 15: Othello
- Oct 16: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Washington Huskies
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Flying in to West Lafayette: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Historic Monon Theater it is IND, 58 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
How far is IND from downtown West Lafayette?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 59 miles (95 km) from downtown West Lafayette 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.
How many airports serve West Lafayette?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown West Lafayette: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
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 Mackey Arena?
The closest airport to Mackey Arena is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 59 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in West Lafayette in the next 30 days?
23 in and around West Lafayette in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 70% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 17 of the 21 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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 Historic Monon Theater?
The closest airport to Historic Monon Theater is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 58 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to West Lafayette?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown West Lafayette, 59 miles away in a straight line.
