Travelling from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) setting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is 1 hour 56 minutes.
Fayetteville (where Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is located) and Chicago share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), with 60 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to XNA is the 07:30 United service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:30 with American Airlines.
Your flight from Chicago to XNA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
August is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport leaving from ORD.
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is about 40 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Want a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)? Browse the fares flying out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can board a direct flight from Chicago to XNA with United. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of MDW.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to XNA? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Consider staying at Wingate by Wyndham Bentonville Airport after your flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. It's a short drive from XNA and a great option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Getting from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to central Fayetteville
From Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Fayetteville is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 38 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is ر.ق. 667. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 771. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Chicago to XNA, book your trip 8 months before your departure.
To score the best price on your tickets from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
February is the quietest time to travel to Fayetteville. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Schedule your flight from Chicago to XNA for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fayetteville to range from 17ºC to 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fayetteville
After locking in your flight from Chicago to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fayetteville:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Mount Sequoyah and Clinton House Museum are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Fayetteville itinerary.
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