Raleigh/Durham to Islip (RDU–ISP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX744
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:45 AM
EDT T1
11:17 AM
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1h 32m
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MX330
MX Mexicana
BCS3
11:56 AM
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1:28 PM
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MX917
MX Mexicana
223
11:57 AM
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1:35 PM
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1h 38m
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MX331
MX Mexicana
BCS3
2:28 PM
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MX961
MX Mexicana
223
5:27 PM
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 10m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Islip flights
BOS Boston 4h 23m AFAMB6 → 9K Boston (BOS) to Islip flights
MCO Orlando 5h 16m AFDLF9 → B6F9WN Orlando (MCO) to Islip flights
TPA Tampa 5h 40m DLF9MX → F9WN Tampa (TPA) to Islip flights
PBI West Palm Beach 5h 57m EJAMX → B6TWYWN West Palm Beach (PBI) to Islip flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 1m ADB6DL → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Islip flights
VRB Vero Beach 20h 49m MX → MX Vero Beach (VRB) to Islip flights
RSW Fort Myers 27h 47m MX → MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Islip flights
ORF Norfolk ~3h 15m → MX Norfolk (ORF) to Islip flights
PHL Philadelphia ~3h 36m AAASBA → B6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Islip flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Islip
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 458 mi 1h 32m nonstop

RDU–ISP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 458 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes ISP Routes RDU Live Flights ISP Live Flights RDU Delays ISP Delays
All flights from Islip (ISP) Islip to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ISP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 4 BCS3 1h32 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to ISP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ISP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BWI ~3h 10m ORF ~3h 15m PHL ~3h 36m ILM ~3h 42m ALB ~3h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
627
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → ISP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
0%
Return
ISP → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ISP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Islip from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Metric RDU→ISP USA→ISP ILM→ISP
Distance from RDU – 113 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 4 4 3
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 43m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Concord (USA) to Islip flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Islip flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Islip.
Distance & Flight Time
458 mi / 738 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
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–ISP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Islip route.
Route details
Distance458 mi / 738 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ISP
Full nameLong Island MacArthur Airport
IATA / ICAOISP / KISP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation99 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ISP flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 458 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to ISP: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Boston Logan and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from ISP to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA and ILM. 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 ISP

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ISP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ISP is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 458 miles (738 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Boston Logan and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).