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

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Raleigh/Durham to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 547 mi 1h 16m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and ISM, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ISM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Metric RDU→ISM GSO→ISM
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 74% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
547 mi / 880 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ISM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance547 mi / 880 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ISM
Full nameKissimmee Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOISM / KISM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ISM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kissimmee Gateway Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 547 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ISM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, ORF, SSI, CLT, SRQ, PBI, FLL, IAD, BNA, MIA, DCA, CMH, FRG, PIT, PHL, OKC, EWR, MDW, MKE, ALB, LGA, BOS, DAL, IAH, PWM, STL, ORD, AUS, MSP, SAT, LAS, VNY, OAK and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ISM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 RDU to ISM

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

RDU to ISM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ISM ranges from 1 hours 16 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

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).