Flights to Paterson
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Paterson is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 30 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 45 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 12 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 42 km), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 30 km (19 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 45 km (28 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| New York Stewart International Airport (regional) | SWF | 66 km (41 mi) | 11,817 ft | 491 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, EWR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 18 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Paterson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson to Toronto | Canada | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Paterson to Chicago | United States | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Paterson to Montréal | Canada | 513 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Paterson to Ottawa | Canada | 515 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Paterson to Jacksonville | United States | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Paterson to Columbus | United States | 754 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Paterson to Charlotte | United States | 860 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Paterson to Indianapolis | United States | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Paterson to Mississauga | Canada | 540 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Paterson to Washington | United States | 332 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Paterson to Nashville | United States | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Paterson to Brampton | Canada | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Paterson to Boston | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Paterson to Detroit | United States | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Paterson to Louisville | United States | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Paterson to Baltimore | United States | 275 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Paterson to Hamilton | Canada | 535 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Paterson to Milwaukee | United States | 1,158 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Paterson to Québec | Canada | 697 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Paterson to Atlanta | United States | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Paterson to Raleigh | United States | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Paterson to Halifax | Canada | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Paterson to Shanghai | China | 11,834 km (7,353 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Paterson to Chongqing | China | 12,178 km (7,567 mi) | about 16 h 22 min |
| Paterson to Chengdu | China | 12,053 km (7,490 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
| Paterson to Beijing | China | 10,964 km (6,813 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| Paterson to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,064 km (5,011 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Paterson to Tianjin | China | 11,039 km (6,859 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Paterson to Wuhan | China | 12,017 km (7,467 mi) | about 16 h 9 min |
| Paterson to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,332 km (7,041 mi) | about 15 h 17 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 Paterson?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, SWF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EWR from Paterson city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Paterson 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.