Flights
Flights to Winston Salem
Flying to Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 205 upcoming events in and around Winston Salem (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Winston Salem is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 18 miles away. For Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, the nearest is GSO at 18 miles.
Airports serving Winston Salem
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Winston Salem, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 18 mi (28 km) | Large | Nearest to Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, The Ramkat, RJ Reynolds Auditorium, Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium and Bowman Gray Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each Winston Salem venue
The busiest venues in and around Winston Salem, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre Hotels near Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre | GSO, 18 mi | — |
| Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Hotels near Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | GSO, 18 mi | — |
| The Ramkat Hotels near The Ramkat | GSO, 17 mi | — |
| RJ Reynolds Auditorium Hotels near RJ Reynolds Auditorium | GSO, 18 mi | — |
| Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Hotels near Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium | GSO, 18 mi | — |
| Bowman Gray Stadium Hotels near Bowman Gray Stadium | GSO, 16 mi | — |
Flying in for a Winston Salem event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 24 events in and around Winston Salem; 79% on Fri–Sun; 17 of the 23 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.
Ragtime
Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $49.00View TicketsRagtime
Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $49.00View TicketsShinyribs
The Ramkat, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $50.00View TicketsPaul Thorn
The Ramkat, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $89.00View TicketsWake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Stanford Cardinal
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $12.00View TicketsWake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Georgetown Hoyas
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $17.00View TicketsMel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre, Winston Salem, North Carolina
From about $486.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Ragtime
- Sep 26: Ragtime
- Sep 27: Ragtime
- Oct 1: Shinyribs
- Oct 2: Paul Thorn
- Oct 3: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Stanford Cardinal
- Oct 4: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Georgetown Hoyas
- Oct 9: Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
See all Winston Salem events →
Flying in to Winston Salem: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre it is GSO, 18 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 GSO from downtown Winston Salem?
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is 18 miles (28 km) from downtown Winston Salem 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.
Which airport is best for Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum?
The closest airport to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 18 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Winston Salem in the next 30 days?
24 in and around Winston Salem 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 17 of the 23 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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 Winston Salem?
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Winston Salem, 18 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Winston Salem?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Winston Salem: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).
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 Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre?
The closest airport to Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 18 miles away in a straight line.
