Flights
Flights to Fayetteville, AR
Flying to Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 453 upcoming events in and around Fayetteville (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Fayetteville is Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), 17 miles away. For Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center, the nearest is XNA at 17 miles.
Airports serving Fayetteville
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Fayetteville, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) 17 mi (27 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center, Arvest Ballpark, Bud Walton Arena, George's Majestic Lounge, Walmart AMP, Barnhill Arena, Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and Pinnacle Country Club. |
Nearest airport to each Fayetteville venue
The busiest venues in and around Fayetteville, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center Hotels near Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center | XNA, 17 mi | — |
| Arvest Ballpark Hotels near Arvest Ballpark | XNA, 8 mi | — |
| Bud Walton Arena Hotels near Bud Walton Arena | XNA, 17 mi | — |
| George's Majestic Lounge Hotels near George's Majestic Lounge | XNA, 17 mi | — |
| Walmart AMP Hotels near Walmart AMP | XNA, 6.8 mi | — |
| Barnhill Arena Hotels near Barnhill Arena | XNA, 17 mi | — |
| Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Hotels near Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium | XNA, 16 mi | — |
| Pinnacle Country Club Hotels near Pinnacle Country Club | XNA, 6.1 mi | — |
Flying in for a Fayetteville event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 57 events in and around Fayetteville; 67% on Fri–Sun; 41 of the 57 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.
Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Volleyball vs. Auburn Tigers
Barnhill Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $32.00View TicketsAugust Wilson's Fences
Main Stage at TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Brew Pig Sooie
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $41.00View TicketsAtsuko Okatsuka
Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $104.00View TicketsAugust Wilson's Fences
Main Stage at TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Parking Lots, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Sep 25: Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Volleyball vs. Aubu…
- Sep 26: August Wilson's Fences
- Sep 27: Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Soccer vs. Auburn T…
- Sep 30: Umphrey's McGee
- Oct 2: Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Soccer vs. Missouri…
Flying in to Fayetteville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center it is XNA, 17 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. XNA, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 17 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SGF, is 92 mi.
- 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 many events are in Fayetteville in the next 30 days?
57 in and around Fayetteville in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 41 of the 57 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center?
The closest airport to Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center is Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 17 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Fayetteville?
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Fayetteville, 17 miles away in a straight line.
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.
How many airports serve Fayetteville?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Fayetteville: Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).
Which airport is best for Arvest Ballpark?
The closest airport to Arvest Ballpark is Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8 miles away in a straight line.
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.
How far is XNA from downtown Fayetteville?
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is 17 miles (27 km) from downtown Fayetteville 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.
