Flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 38 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Islip and Durham have the same timezone (UTC-4).
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between ISP and RDU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
C$67 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. A return flight starts from C$181. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from ISP to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from ISP to RDU. You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Islip, Long Island MacArthur Airport can be reached in about 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ISP? If you're boarding an early flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel close to RDU if you have a late flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from ISP to RDU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Durham right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from ISP to RDU:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Durham itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Durham.
