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$1,098+ 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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
4 Mar — 11 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 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops28h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 22/218:36
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,498
Thu 5/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops23h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 9/215:39
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops25h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,501
Tue 17/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/318:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$1,507
Wed 4/214:05
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 8/218:12
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,509
Wed 18/312:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop22h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 25/310:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops28h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,524
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 23/410:43
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops30h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,540
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Qantas Airways
Thu 23/417:59
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,559
Thu 19/311:50
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops24h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 23/410:38
RDU
-
SYD
3 stops30h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,566

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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 2 February 2026.

Return from

$1,498

One-way from

$1,098

Popular in

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November

Average price

$1,778
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/2-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 29m 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 ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-17:13

1 stop21h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 22/2

18:36-09:00

1 stop22h 24m

$1,498

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:20-22:51

2 stops26h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 24/3

18:27-09:00

1 stop23h 33m

$1,504

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:20-17:26

1 stop21h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 24/3

18:27-09:00

1 stop23h 33m

$1,507

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

12:10-20:04

1 stop22h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 25/3

10:30-06:20

2 stops28h 50m

$1,524

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

11:20-23:19

2 stops50h 59m

$1,098

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

09:15-23:54

2 stops30h 39m

$5,312

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

16:10-16:51

3 stops40h 41m

$9,086

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-21:40

3 stops50h 20m

$10,700

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-17:32

1 stop22h 12m

$10,855

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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 30 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 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 $787
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,196
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,415
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $706

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 2 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
578 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
983 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
9,225 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
11,211 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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
10,673 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

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 $590, however they can be found for as little as $590.

  • 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 (21 hours 6 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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