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$1,510+ Cheap flights to Durham

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— RDU
23 Mar — 30 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 21 February 2026.

Wed 18/217:45
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop39h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 22/218:36
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,510
Thu 9/409:15
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Mon 20/406:20
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops34h 30m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$1,526
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 23/418:07
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,538
Sat 20/610:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop36h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 11/719:45
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops45h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,564
Fri 10/409:15
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Mon 20/417:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$1,567
Fri 10/409:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops42h 43m
Air Canada
Mon 20/414:45
RDU
-
SYD
3 stops50h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/2$1,782
Thu 9/409:20
SYD
-
RDU
3 stops43h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 20/414:45
RDU
-
SYD
3 stops50h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/2$1,813

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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 21 February 2026.

Return from

$1,526

One-way from

$1,768

Popular in

April

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November

Average price

$1,674
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/4-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 59m total
  • Sydney to Durham
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:30-23:19

2 stops27h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 20/4

10:38-07:00

3 stops30h 22m

$1,526

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:15-23:16

2 stops28h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 20/4

10:16-06:50

2 stops30h 34m

$1,526

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

11:20-17:26

1 stop21h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

18:07-07:05

1 stop22h 58m

$1,538

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

11:20-23:19

2 stops50h 59m

$1,768

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

10:10-17:26

1 stop22h 16m

$1,965

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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 21 hours 6 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 $777
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,180
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,396
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $698

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 21 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
593 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,336 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,336 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,734 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
593 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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 $583, however they can be found for as little as $583.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Durham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Durham, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 35 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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