Why go
- City in Arkansas, United States.
- Served by Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ).
History
Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and its county seat. The population was 93,949 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 106,623 in 2025, making it the second-most populous city in Arkansas and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, within the Ozarks. It is included in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, with 546,725 residents in 2020.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-700, CRJ, ERJ-145, ERD, MD-80) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, New York*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ, MD-80) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, New York
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, 717, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Sanford
- AeroMéxico AM (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (CRJ, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ, CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fayetteville, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.