Flights
Flights to Fayetteville, NC
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 2 airports with scheduled flights near Fayetteville, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 231 upcoming events in and around Fayetteville (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Fayetteville is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY), 3.6 miles away. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 58 miles away. For Cape Fear Regional Theatre, the nearest is FAY at 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) 3.6 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Gilbert Theater, Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center, Stewart Theater - Dunn, Bird's Nest Listening Room, Crown Theatre - The Crown Center, Crown Expo Center - The Crown Center and J.W. Seabrook Auditorium. |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 58 mi (94 km) | Large | None |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Regional Theatre Hotels near Cape Fear Regional Theatre | FAY, 3.9 mi | RDU, 59 mi |
| Gilbert Theater Hotels near Gilbert Theater | FAY, 4.3 mi | RDU, 57 mi |
| Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center Hotels near Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center | FAY, 1.9 mi | RDU, 60 mi |
| Stewart Theater - Dunn Hotels near Stewart Theater - Dunn | FAY, 27 mi | RDU, 41 mi |
| Bird's Nest Listening Room Hotels near Bird's Nest Listening Room | FAY, 27 mi | RDU, 41 mi |
| Crown Theatre - The Crown Center Hotels near Crown Theatre - The Crown Center | FAY, 1.9 mi | RDU, 60 mi |
| Crown Expo Center - The Crown Center Hotels near Crown Expo Center - The Crown Center | FAY, 1.9 mi | RDU, 60 mi |
| J.W. Seabrook Auditorium Hotels near J.W. Seabrook Auditorium | FAY, 5.5 mi | RDU, 56 mi |
- Cape Fear Regional Theatre is nearer FAY (3.9 mi) than RDU (59 mi).
- Gilbert Theater is nearer FAY (4.3 mi) than RDU (57 mi).
- Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center is nearer FAY (1.9 mi) than RDU (60 mi).
Flying in for a Fayetteville event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 27 events in and around Fayetteville; 82% on Fri–Sun; 15 of the 27 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.
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Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
From about $31.00View TicketsFayetteville Marksmen vs. Birmingham Bulls
Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
From about $13.00View TicketsFayetteville Marksmen vs. Birmingham Bulls
Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
From about $13.00View TicketsFayetteville Marksmen vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
From about $13.00View TicketsIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Gilbert Theater, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Search flights for:
- Nov 13: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Birmingham Bulls
- Nov 14: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Birmingham Bulls
- Nov 15: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
- Nov 20: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
- Nov 21: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
- Nov 22: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
- Nov 25: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Macon Mayhem
- Nov 27: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Flying in to Fayetteville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Cape Fear Regional Theatre it is FAY, 3.9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. FAY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.6 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, RDU, is 58 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?
27 in and around Fayetteville in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 82% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 15 of the 27 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Fayetteville: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Which airport is best for Cape Fear Regional Theatre?
The closest airport to Cape Fear Regional Theatre is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.9 miles away in a straight line; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Fayetteville?
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Fayetteville, 3.6 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists RDU (58 miles).
Which airport is best for Gilbert Theater?
The closest airport to Gilbert Theater is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.3 miles away in a straight line; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 57 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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 RDU from downtown Fayetteville?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 58 miles (94 km) from downtown Fayetteville in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; FAY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 3.6 miles. 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.
