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

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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 2 hubs
ORF Norfolk ~2h 36m → MTN Norfolk (ORF) to Manteo flights
EDE Edenton ~2h 40m MRA → Edenton (EDE) to Manteo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Manteo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 173 mi 1h 3m nonstop

RDU–MQI had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 173 miles in 1h 3m.

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All flights from Manteo (MQI) Manteo to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–MQI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MRA MRA 1 – – 92% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MQI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~2h
Longest
ORF ~2h 36m EDE ~2h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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 → MQI
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
MQI → RDU
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
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 1h 3m 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–MQI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Manteo route.
Route details
Distance173 mi / 279 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 173 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to MQI. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to MQI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MQI is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 173 miles (279 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.