Flights to Roanoke, VA
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,800 ft, ROA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,175 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Roanoke
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke to New York City | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Roanoke to Toronto | Canada | 717 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Roanoke to Brooklyn | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Roanoke to Chicago | United States | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Roanoke to Queens | United States | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Roanoke to Montréal | Canada | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Roanoke to Philadelphia | United States | 511 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Roanoke to Manhattan | United States | 647 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Roanoke to The Bronx | United States | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Roanoke to Ottawa | Canada | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Roanoke to Jacksonville | United States | 788 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Roanoke to Columbus | United States | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Roanoke to Charlotte | United States | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Roanoke to Indianapolis | United States | 608 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Roanoke to Mississauga | Canada | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Roanoke to Washington | United States | 312 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Roanoke to Nashville | United States | 622 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Brampton | Canada | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Roanoke to Boston | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Roanoke to Detroit | United States | 622 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Memphis | United States | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Roanoke to Louisville | United States | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Roanoke to Shanghai | China | 12,081 km (7,507 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Roanoke to Chongqing | China | 12,553 km (7,800 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Roanoke to Chengdu | China | 12,449 km (7,736 mi) | about 16 h 43 min |
| Roanoke to Beijing | China | 11,273 km (7,004 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Roanoke to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,705 km (5,409 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Roanoke to Tianjin | China | 11,340 km (7,046 mi) | about 15 h 17 min |
| Roanoke to Wuhan | China | 12,327 km (7,659 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Roanoke to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,909 km (7,400 mi) | about 16 h 1 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 Roanoke?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, LYH, LWB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ROA from Roanoke city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Roanoke 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.