Which airport should I fly into for Paterson?

For long-haul and international flights, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the main gateway near Paterson. The closest airport, Essex County Airport (CDW), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Paterson?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Paterson?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Paterson

The closest airports to Paterson, New Jersey: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Paterson, New Jersey is Essex County Airport (CDW), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	International
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
HPN	Westchester County AirportWhite Plains, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Essex County Airport (CDW) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (16 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Paterson. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CDW.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CDW saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Paterson is Essex County Airport (CDW), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.