Flights
Flights to Winnipeg
Flying to Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 238 upcoming events in and around Winnipeg (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Winnipeg is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 5.2 miles away. For Canada Life Centre, the nearest is YWG at 4.4 miles.
Airports serving Winnipeg
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Winnipeg, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) 5.2 mi (8 km) | Large | Nearest to Canada Life Centre, Burton Cummings Theatre, Event Centre At Club Regent Casino, Park Theatre - Winnipeg, Princess Auto Stadium, Sidestage - MB, Exchange Event Centre and West End Cultural Centre. |
Nearest airport to each Winnipeg venue
The busiest venues in and around Winnipeg, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Life Centre Hotels near Canada Life Centre Airports near Canada Life Centre | YWG, 4.4 mi | — |
| Burton Cummings Theatre Hotels near Burton Cummings Theatre | YWG, 4.4 mi | — |
| Event Centre At Club Regent Casino Hotels near Event Centre At Club Regent Casino | YWG, 8.7 mi | — |
| Park Theatre - Winnipeg Hotels near Park Theatre - Winnipeg | YWG, 5.8 mi | — |
| Princess Auto Stadium Hotels near Princess Auto Stadium | YWG, 8.3 mi | — |
| Sidestage - MB Hotels near Sidestage - MB | YWG, 5.8 mi | — |
| Exchange Event Centre Hotels near Exchange Event Centre | YWG, 4.5 mi | — |
| West End Cultural Centre Hotels near West End Cultural Centre | YWG, 3.8 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | Canada Life Centre | YWG, 4.4 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Winnipeg event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 49 events in and around Winnipeg; 69% on Fri–Sun; 40 of the 49 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.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts
Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $26.00View TicketsBahamas
Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $23.00View TicketsCharlie Berens
Event Centre At Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $45.00View TicketsJosh Thomas
West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bring Me The Horizon
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $55.00View TicketsDefault
Event Centre At Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $56.00View TicketsThe Martin Boys
Sidestage - MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $25.00View TicketsJourney
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
From about $47.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts
- Sep 26: Josh Thomas
- Sep 28: The Martin Boys
- Sep 29: Journey
- Oct 1: Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel
Flying in to Winnipeg: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Canada Life Centre it is YWG, 4.4 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 YWG from central Winnipeg?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is 5.2 miles (8 km) from central Winnipeg 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.
How many events are in Winnipeg in the next 30 days?
49 in and around Winnipeg in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 40 of the 49 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 Canada Life Centre?
The closest airport to Canada Life Centre is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Winnipeg?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Winnipeg, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Winnipeg Jets' home arena?
The Winnipeg Jets play home games at Canada Life Centre. The closest airport to Canada Life Centre is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Burton Cummings Theatre?
The closest airport to Burton Cummings Theatre is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Winnipeg?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Winnipeg: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).
