16 nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport
Lounge on the beach in Fort Myers, Florida. Credit: Getty Images/Philippe Turpin
Long Island MacArthur Airport is the closest and most convenient way for many Long Island residents to fly. Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Cape Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines currently serve 16 nonstop destinations, all reachable in three hours or less.
Here’s everywhere you can fly nonstop from MacArthur, including approximate flight times and what to see once you land.
Boston, Massachusetts
Downtown Boston skyline along the Boston Harbor Waterfront. Credit: Getty Images/DenisTangneyJr
- Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Airline: Cape Air
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 34 minutes
- Highlights: Freedom Trail historic sites, Fenway Park, North End Italian dining, Seaport waterfront.
- Best time to visit: May to June and September to October for pleasant walking weather and fall foliage.
- More info: boston.gov
Richmond, Virginia
- Airport: Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 26 minutes
- Highlights: Shockoe Slip historic district, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, James River parks and trails.
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October for festivals and comfortable temperatures.
- More info: rva.gov
Norfolk, Virginia
- Airport: Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 24 minutes
- Highlights: Naval Station Norfolk tours, Nauticus maritime museum, access to Virginia Beach.
- Best time to visit: May to September for beach weather and waterfront festivals.
- More info: norfolk.gov
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
The North Carolina State Capitol and Raleigh skyline. Credit: Getty Images/Ultima_Gaina
- Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 43 minutes
- Highlights: College basketball, museums, food halls, greenway trails and breweries.
- Best time to visit: March to May and September to November for mild weather and outdoor events.
- More info: raleighnc.gov
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte, North Carolina skyline from the First Ward Park fountain. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Kruck20
- Airport: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
- Airline: Avelo
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 48 minutes
- Highlights: Charlotte Motor Speedway NASCAR events, uptown dining and breweries, Lake Norman outdoor recreation.
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October for outdoor activities and festival season.
- More info: charlottenc.gov
Wilmington, North Carolina
Riverwalk in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a view of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/traveler1116
- Airport: Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Highlights: Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River, historic downtown, easy access to Wrightsville Beach.
- Best time to visit: May to June and September for beach weather without peak summer crowds.
- More info: wilmingtonnc.gov
Baltimore, Maryland
- Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- Airline: Southwest
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 25 minutes
- Highlights: Inner Harbor attractions, National Aquarium, historic neighborhoods like Fells Point and Federal Hill.
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October for mild weather and fewer crowds.
- More info: baltimorecity.gov
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Plan your spring or summer escape to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Credit: Getty Images/Chansak Joe
- Airport: Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
- Airline: Breeze and Frontier
- Flight duration: 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Highlights: Oceanfront boardwalk, SkyWheel, live entertainment theaters, golf courses and family attractions.
- Best time to visit: May to June and September for warm ocean temperatures with fewer summer crowds.
- More info: cityofmyrtlebeach.com
Charleston, South Carolina
Walk along cobblestoned Chalmers Street and see historic buildings in Charleston, South Carolina. Credit: Getty Images/Peter Unger
- Airport: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 2 hours and 12 minutes
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Highlights: Cobblestone streets in the Historic District, Battery promenade, award-winning cuisine and harbor views.
- Best time to visit: March to May and September to November for warm temperatures without peak summer humidity.
- More info: charleston-sc.gov
Orlando, Florida
Guests pass a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Credit: AP/John Raoux
- Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Airline: Frontier, JetBlue and Southwest
- Flight duration: 3 hours
- Highlights: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, theme parks, outlet shopping and dining districts.
- Best time to visit: January to early March and late September to early December for lighter crowds and cooler temperatures.
- More info: orlando.gov
Tampa, Florida
- Airport: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
- Airline: Frontier, JetBlue and Southwest
- Flight duration: 3 hours and 19 minutes
- Highlights: Tampa Riverwalk, Ybor City Historic District, nearby Clearwater and St. Pete beaches.
- Best time to visit: October to April for warm days and lower humidity.
- More info: tampa.gov
Sarasota, Florida
People swim and hang at Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Ruth Peterkin
- Airport: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 3 hours and 14 minutes
- Highlights: Siesta Key’s white-sand beaches, The Ringling museum complex, arts scene and waterfront dining.
- Best time to visit: December to April for dry weather and prime beach conditions.
- More info: sarasotafl.gov
Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach in Florida offers travelers plenty of sea and sun. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto/dosecreative
- Airport: Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB)
- Airline: Breeze
- Flight duration: 3 hours
- Highlights: Quiet Atlantic beaches, McKee Botanical Garden, Indian River Lagoon kayaking and wildlife tours.
- Best time to visit: November to April for mild temperatures and dry conditions.
- More info: covb.org
Fort Myers, Florida
A sunset in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Credit: Getty Images/EyeEm Mobile GmbH
- Airport: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
- Airline: Breeze, Frontier and JetBlue
- Flight duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes
- Highlights: Sanibel and Captiva islands, shelling beaches, fishing charters, waterfront dining.
- Best time to visit: December to April for peak beach weather and lower humidity.
- More info: fortmyers.gov
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, Florida
The Breakers Palm Beach. Credit: The Breakers Palm Beach
- Airport: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
- Airline: Frontier, JetBlue and Southwest
- Flight duration: 3 hours
- Highlights: Palm Beach shopping and dining, waterfront parks, beaches and cultural attractions.
- Best time to visit: December to April for peak weather and seasonal events.
- More info: wpb.org
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Take an affordable flight from MacArthur Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a quick getaway. Credit: Getty Images / iStockphoto / marchello74
- Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Airline: JetBlue
- Flight duration: 3 hours and 10 minutes
- Highlights: Beachfront promenade, Las Olas Boulevard shopping and dining, canal boat tours.
- Best time to visit: December to April for dry weather and comfortable beach temperatures.
- More info: fortlauderdale.gov
