Flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Islip and Durham are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ISP to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Breeze Airways has direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Breeze Airways is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ISP and RDU:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, $59 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $135. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ISP to RDU by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ISP to RDU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
ISP's address is 100 Arrivals Avenue.
When it comes to Long Island MacArthur Airport's on-time performance, 77.45% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Long Island MacArthur Airport is about 10 miles from central Islip. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ISP:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the center of Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 miles away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 91ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from ISP to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 27ºF and 55ºF on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 120 miles south-west to Charlotte to tick off its popular sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 260 miles north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are among its highlights.
