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 399 upcoming events in and around Fayetteville (counted Nov 9, 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 Main Stage at TheatreSquared, 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 Main Stage at TheatreSquared, Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center, Arvest Ballpark, Baum-Walker Stadium at George Cole Field, Bud Walton Arena, Family Series at TheatreSquared, George's Majestic Lounge and Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Stage at TheatreSquared Hotels near Main Stage at TheatreSquared | XNA, 17 mi | None |
| Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center Hotels near Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center | XNA, 17 mi | None |
| Arvest Ballpark Hotels near Arvest Ballpark | XNA, 8 mi | None |
| Baum-Walker Stadium at George Cole Field Hotels near Baum-Walker Stadium at George Cole Field | XNA, 16 mi | None |
| Bud Walton Arena Hotels near Bud Walton Arena | XNA, 17 mi | None |
| Family Series at TheatreSquared Hotels near Family Series at TheatreSquared | XNA, 17 mi | None |
| George's Majestic Lounge Hotels near George's Majestic Lounge | XNA, 17 mi | None |
| Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center Hotels near Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center | XNA, 17 mi | None |
Flying in for a Fayetteville event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 67 events in and around Fayetteville; 63% on Fri–Sun; 45 of the 66 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.
Time for Three
Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Thundercat
Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $70.00View TicketsArkansas Razorbacks vs. Robert Morris Colonials
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $6.00View TicketsArkansas Lady Razorbacks vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $33.00View TicketsPaul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method
Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $59.00View TicketsArkansas Razorbacks Women's Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
Barnhill Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $33.00View TicketsArkansas Razorbacks vs. Central Arkansas Bears
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $36.00View TicketsKrewella
Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas
From about $47.00View Tickets
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- Nov 11: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Robert Morris Colonials
- Nov 12: Arkansas Lady Razorbacks vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluf…
- Nov 13: Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Volleyball vs. Vand…
- Nov 14: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Flying in to Fayetteville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Main Stage at TheatreSquared 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?
67 in and around Fayetteville in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 45 of the 66 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).
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.
Which airport is best for Main Stage at TheatreSquared?
The closest airport to Main Stage at TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 17 miles away in a straight line.
