Flights to Cary
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cary is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,709 ft | 189 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, RDU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 435 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cary
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary to New York City | United States | 688 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Cary to Toronto | Canada | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Cary to Brooklyn | United States | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Cary to Chicago | United States | 1,021 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Cary to Queens | United States | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Cary to Havana | Cuba | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Cary to Montréal | Canada | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Cary to Philadelphia | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Cary to The Bronx | United States | 707 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Cary to Ottawa | Canada | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Cary to Jacksonville | United States | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Cary to Columbus | United States | 593 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Cary to Charlotte | United States | 197 km (122 mi) | about 1 h |
| Cary to Indianapolis | United States | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Cary to Mississauga | Canada | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Cary to Washington | United States | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Cary to Nashville | United States | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Cary to Brampton | Canada | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Cary to Boston | United States | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Cary to Detroit | United States | 815 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Cary to Memphis | United States | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Cary to Shanghai | China | 12,270 km (7,624 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Cary to Chongqing | China | 12,727 km (7,908 mi) | about 17 h 4 min |
| Cary to Chengdu | China | 12,619 km (7,841 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Cary to Beijing | China | 11,455 km (7,118 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Cary to Guangzhou | China | 13,344 km (8,291 mi) | about 17 h 51 min |
| Cary to Shenzhen | China | 13,389 km (8,319 mi) | about 17 h 55 min |
| Cary to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,742 km (5,432 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Cary to Tianjin | China | 11,523 km (7,160 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cary?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, FAY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RDU from Cary city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cary on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.