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

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✈ Nonstop
MX744
MX Mexicana
223
9:45 AM
EDT T1
11:17 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX330
MX Mexicana
223
11:56 AM
EDT T1
1:28 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX331
MX Mexicana
223
2:31 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Raleigh/Durham to Islip
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 458 mi 1h 32m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

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, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ISP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 4 223 1h32 54%
Aircraft on this route
223 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.

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
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ISP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
610
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 4 2 3
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 43m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 54%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Long Island MacArthur Airport.

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.
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.

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 / 2 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ISP
IATA / ICAOISP / KISP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation99 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ISP flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport take approximately 1h 32m. The route covers 458 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ISP. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, MMU, TEB, ORF, RIC, LGA, HPN, ALB, ILM, MYR, BDL, CHS, SAV, PHL, IAD, SYR, NAS, MKE, BUF, SDF, MDW, VRB, SRQ, MSP, MSY, AUS, SLC, LAS, OAK, FLL, BWI, PBI, BOS, TPA, MCO and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 458 miles (738 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).