Flights to Fayetteville
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Fayetteville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 92 km (57 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, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 92 km (57 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 7 km (4 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 Fayetteville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to New York City | United States | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Fayetteville to Toronto | Canada | 963 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Fayetteville to Brooklyn | United States | 758 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Fayetteville to Chicago | United States | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Fayetteville to Queens | United States | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Fayetteville to Havana | Cuba | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Fayetteville to Montréal | Canada | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Fayetteville to Philadelphia | United States | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Fayetteville to Manhattan | United States | 769 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Fayetteville to The Bronx | United States | 780 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Fayetteville to Ottawa | Canada | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Fayetteville to Jacksonville | United States | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Fayetteville to Columbus | United States | 656 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Fayetteville to Charlotte | United States | 180 km (112 mi) | about 59 min |
| Fayetteville to Indianapolis | United States | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Fayetteville to Mississauga | Canada | 950 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Fayetteville to Washington | United States | 457 km (284 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Fayetteville to Nashville | United States | 725 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Fayetteville to Brampton | Canada | 963 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Fayetteville to Boston | United States | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Fayetteville to Detroit | United States | 886 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Fayetteville to Memphis | United States | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Fayetteville to Shanghai | China | 12,345 km (7,671 mi) | about 16 h 35 min |
| Fayetteville to Chongqing | China | 12,808 km (7,958 mi) | about 17 h 10 min |
| Fayetteville to Chengdu | China | 12,701 km (7,892 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Fayetteville to Beijing | China | 11,534 km (7,167 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Fayetteville to Guangzhou | China | 13,422 km (8,340 mi) | about 17 h 57 min |
| Fayetteville to Shenzhen | China | 13,466 km (8,368 mi) | about 18 h 1 min |
| Fayetteville to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,804 km (5,471 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Fayetteville to Tianjin | China | 11,602 km (7,209 mi) | about 15 h 37 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 Fayetteville?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest large airport at 92 km (57 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 Fayetteville city centre?
92 km (57 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fayetteville 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.