Orlando to Raleigh/Durham (ISM–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Orlando to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 26m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ISM and RDU, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ISM to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
38
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Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ISM→RDU MCO→RDU SFB→RDU
Distance from ISM 12 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 1
Weekly flights 1 108 1
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 45m 1h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of ISM with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
ISM: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ISM–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: ISM
IATA / ICAOISM / KISM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISM to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Kissimmee Gateway Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 26m. The route covers 547 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ISM to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, BHM, VRB, SFB, MCO, SRQ, BNA, OPF, PBI, RSW, STL, ATL, IAD, FLL, DCA, BWI, NAS, CMH, SDF, MIA, TEB, BUF, ALB, GCM, SYR, PVD, JFK, MDW, HOU, MKE, DAL, OKC, ORD, MSP, AUS, SLC, PSP, VNY, SJC and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ISM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, SFB and LAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ISM to RDU

Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ISM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ISM to RDU ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 547 miles (880 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Orlando (SFB) and Lakeland (LAL).