Raleigh/Durham to Manteo (RDU–MQI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
173 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MRA636
MRA MRA
C208
6:30 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Raleigh/Durham to Manteo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 173 mi 0h 55m nonstop 0 1-stop hubs

RDU–MQI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. MRA leads the route. The flight covers 173 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MQI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MRA MRA 1 C208 0h55 58%
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – MRA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA (1 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 MQI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MQI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → MQI
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
MQI → RDU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Manteo.
Distance & Flight Time
173 mi / 279 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
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–MQI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Manteo route.
Route details
Distance173 mi / 279 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MQI
IATA / ICAOMQI / KMQI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MQI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dare County Regional Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 173 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: MRA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to MQI. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MQI to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MQI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dare County Regional Airport (MQI) are connected by nonstop service from MRA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to MQI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MQI ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 173 miles (279 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub.