Outer Banks, North Carolina

Private charter · RDU → MEO

Raleigh to Outer Banks

173 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Raleigh to Outer Banks, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh to Dare County Regional Airport in Outer Banks, 173 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
173 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RDURaleighMEOOuter Banks
RDU → MEO173 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Raleigh

Airports in Raleigh

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • LFN

    Regional airport

    Triangle North Executive Airport

    Louisburg · KLHZ

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,498 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple W Airport

    Raleigh

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,004 ft

Arriving Outer Banks

Airports in Outer Banks

  • MEO

    Regional airport

    Dare County Regional Airport

    Manteo · KMQI

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    4,306 ft

  • FFA

    Regional airport

    First Flight Airport

    Kill Devil Hills · KFFA

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • DUF

    Regional airport

    Pine Island Airport

    Corolla

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,450 ft

When you land

Things to do in Outer Banks

The Outer Banks are a long chain of barrier islands curving out into the Atlantic, from the wild horses of Corolla in the north to Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke in the south. The Wright brothers made the first powered flight on the dunes at Kill Devil Hills in 1903, and the islands also hold the story of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, the shipwrecks of the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and a string of famous lighthouses. The economy is built on tourism, vacation rentals, second homes, construction and commercial and charter fishing.

  1. 01

    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    The granite monument at Kill Devil Hills marks where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered flights in 1903, with a visitor center, reproductions of their camp and markers for each flight.

  2. 02

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park

    In Nags Head, the tallest active sand dune system on the Atlantic coast is a favorite for hang gliding lessons, kite flying and watching the sunset over the sound.

  3. 03

    Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

    The black-and-white spiral tower near Buxton, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, was famously moved inland in 1999 and is the centerpiece of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

  4. 04

    Corolla Wild Horses

    At the northern end of the islands, descendants of Spanish mustangs roam the beaches and dunes beyond the paved road, and guided four-wheel-drive tours bring visitors to see them.

  5. 05

    The Lost Colony and Elizabethan Gardens

    On Roanoke Island in Manteo, a long-running outdoor drama retells the story of the 1587 English colony each summer, beside formal gardens created in its memory.

  6. 06

    Duck

    This small soundside town is known for its boardwalk, shops and restaurants, and for some of the most sought-after rental homes on the northern beaches.

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Questions

Raleigh to Outer Banks flights

How long is a private flight from Raleigh to Outer Banks?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 173 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Raleigh to Outer Banks use?

You can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) and arrive at Dare County Regional Airport (MEO), First Flight Airport (FFA), or Pine Island Airport (DUF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Raleigh to Outer Banks cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Raleigh and Outer Banks?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Outer Banks back to Raleigh are priced the same way.

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