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$767+ 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Durham in 2026

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 18 January 2026.

Return from

$1,700

One-way from

$767

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,193
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/5-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 22m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 59m total
  • Sydney to Durham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 January 2026.

Tue 5/509:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 12m
Air Canada
Tue 9/609:10
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,700
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops50h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 23/209:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/1$1,707
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop22h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 23/218:36
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,734
Thu 19/310:25
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops25h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 23/409:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,742
Tue 5/509:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 9/617:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,746
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 23/409:03
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,784

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-21:40

2 stops50h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 23/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

$1,707

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:20-21:32

2 stops26h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/6

09:10-07:20

3 stops32h 10m

$1,712

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-21:51

2 stops26h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 23/2

12:48-09:00

2 stops28h 12m

$1,734

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

10:25-21:20

2 stops25h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

09:30-07:20

2 stops31h 50m

$1,742

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

13:15-13:14

3 stops37h 59m

$767

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

09:55-07:08

2 stops35h 13m

$918

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

11:20-17:26

1 stop21h 06m

$1,150

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

13:15-23:32

2 stops25h 17m

$1,156

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

09:55-22:37

2 stops27h 42m

$1,178

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

11:20-17:26

1 stop21h 06m

$1,199

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Best time to book a flight to Durham

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Durham

When is the best time to book a flight to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Durham. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Durham, you should look to book at least 7 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Durham?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Durham takes 19 hours 50 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 $820
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,246
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,474
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $736

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 18 January 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
572 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
572 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
9,176 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
11,159 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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
10,635 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

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 $418, however they can be found for as little as $208.

  • 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 50 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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