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

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Raleigh/Durham to Manteo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 173 mi 0h 55m nonstop 2 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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MQI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MRA MRA 0 – – 76% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MQI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~5h
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.
Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MQI
Full nameDare County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMQI / KMQI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDE and PSM. 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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EDE.