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The cheapest times to fly from ATL to FAY are

  • January 8th to February 25th
  • April 23rd to May 13th
  • July 30th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 17th and October 1st)
  • early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to FAY is late October. Prices can be as high as $329 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $199 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Fayetteville

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Fayetteville, NC (FAY) will usually cost between $209 to $289 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $223. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $263. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $40 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $244 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to FAY flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to FAY route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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ATL to FAY Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the ATL to FAY flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.46, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $54 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $210. Return trip prices are from the FAY to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to FAY can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 35 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to FAY while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in Columbia, SC

  • 147 miles (237 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 26.64% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to CAE flights

Destination alternative #2: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC

  • 61 miles (98 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 6.97% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to RDU flights

Destination alternative #3: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC

  • 118 miles (190 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 18.85% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to CLT flights

Destination alternative #4: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC

  • 97 miles (156 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 4.10% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to GSO flights

Destination alternative #5: Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, NC

  • 75 miles (121 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 2.05% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to ILM flights

Destination alternative #6: Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, SC

  • 91 miles (146 km) away from FAY
  • Usually 2.05% less expensive than FAY
  • Nonstop flights available

See ATL to MYR flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to FAY? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 330 miles or 531 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to FAY?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to FAY flight is about 1 hour 35 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Fayetteville, NC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 34 available flights from ATL to FAY.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code ATL
Origination airport name Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City Atlanta, GA
Country the United States
Latitude 33.6
Longitude -84.4

Return Airport

Destination code FAY
Destination airport name Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Airport
City Fayetteville, NC
Country the United States
Latitude 35
Longitude -78.9

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to FAY tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 3% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave FAY heading for ATL about 11 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Fayetteville, NC is about 4 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

  • Delta: 24 minutes late
  • SkyWest: 7 minutes late

 

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