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$656+ Cheap flights to Durham

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Durham in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Durham. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.

Wed 18/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops28h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 22/211:37
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops29h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,478
Wed 6/510:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 12/516:18
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops24h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,511
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops24h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 23/413:33
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops27h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,529
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/418:07
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,546
Tue 7/409:30
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops43h 58m
United Airlines
Fri 29/516:50
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,556
Wed 6/509:20
SYD
-
RDU
3 stops50h 12m
Air Canada
Tue 12/509:10
RDU
-
SYD
3 stops32h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/2$1,705
Fri 19/609:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop35h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sun 19/717:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/2$1,779
Fri 19/609:30
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops33h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 19/706:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,896

Find flight deals to Durham

Find the latest flights to Durham in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 February 2026.

Return from

$1,511

One-way from

$656

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Average price

$1,661
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  • United Airlines
  • 6/5-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 07m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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27/4
  • 27/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Sydney to Durham
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

10:20-22:50

2 stops26h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/5

16:18-06:55

2 stops24h 37m

$1,511

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

11:20-20:46

2 stops24h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

13:33-07:30

2 stops27h 57m

$1,529

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

11:20-17:26

1 stop21h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

18:07-07:30

1 stop23h 23m

$1,546

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

09:30-15:28

2 stops43h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 29/5

16:50-07:00

2 stops24h 10m

$1,556

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:20-21:32

3 stops50h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/5

09:10-07:20

3 stops32h 10m

$1,705

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/6

09:30-05:04

2 stops33h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 19/7

07:15-07:00

2 stops33h 45m

$1,896

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

06:00-17:05

3 stops49h 05m

$656

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

14:50-09:38

3 stops33h 48m

$742

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

09:10-16:59

1 stop21h 49m

$975

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

09:30-13:58

3 stops42h 28m

$989

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Durham

How long is the flight to Durham?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Durham takes 19 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Durham from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Durham?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Durham are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $771
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,171
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,385
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $692

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durham?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Durham are Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 74.0 - 119.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 119.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 74.0 mm.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durham. Reviews last updated 12 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,281 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,709 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

FAQs about flying to Durham

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Durham if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durham on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Durham?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durham.

  • How much is a return flight to Durham?

    A return flight to Durham will typically cost around $578, however they can be found for as little as $578.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Durham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Durham, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 51 minutes).

  • Does Raleigh-Durham have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Raleigh-Durham can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Raleigh-Durham?

    Yes. Raleigh-Durham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.6 km away from Raleigh-Durham).

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