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$1,002+ Cheap flights to Durham

— RDU
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Durham in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Durham

Mon 30/1120:30 -
2 stops34h 33m
Tue 8/1218:06 -
1 stop22h 54m
Deal found 17/8$1,713
Wed 2/1211:20 -
2 stops25h 31m
Sun 13/1206:15 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 17/8$1,728
Thu 17/909:15 -
2 stops29h 13m
Sun 4/1018:59 -
1 stop21h 51m
Deal found 16/8$1,729
Wed 2/1210:40 -
2 stops29h 46m
Sun 13/1208:44 -
2 stops31h 46m
Deal found 19/8$1,731
Thu 17/909:10 -
2 stops24h 12m
Sat 3/1015:47 -
2 stops25h 18m
Deal found 19/8$1,774
Fri 6/1111:20 -
1 stop21h 46m
Mon 16/1118:06 -
1 stop22h 54m
Deal found 17/8$1,777
Thu 17/910:20 -
1 stop20h 07m
Sat 3/1006:20 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 16/8$1,798
Sat 28/1111:50 -
2 stops38h 53m
Sun 13/1210:30 -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 19/8$1,801
Fri 18/909:10 -
1 stop45h 53m
Thu 1/1018:04 -
1 stop23h 01m
Deal found 19/8$1,844
Fri 18/910:20 -
1 stop20h 07m
Thu 1/1017:26 -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 16/8$1,868
Sat 28/1111:50 -
2 stops38h 53m
Thu 10/1210:30 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 19/8$1,869

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Return from

$1,713

One-way from

$1,002

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,462
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/11-8/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 27m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 26m total
  • Sydney to Durham
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SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

10:40-17:45

1 stop23h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 14/12

09:58-08:30

2 stops30h 32m

$1,731

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

09:20-17:09

2 stops23h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/12

18:27-06:20

1 stop43h 53m

$1,731

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

10:40-20:58

2 stops26h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 14/12

13:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

$1,731

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

11:20-20:51

2 stops25h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/12

10:30-07:00

2 stops28h 30m

$1,731
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SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

09:15-18:25

2 stops25h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/12

18:27-09:20

1 stop22h 53m

$1,801

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

11:50-10:43

2 stops38h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/12

18:27-09:20

1 stop22h 53m

$1,801

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/1

11:20-12:18

2 stops40h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 31/1

16:31-06:55

1 stop22h 24m

$2,088

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

10:10-16:49

1 stop21h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/10

09:10-08:20

3 stops32h 10m

$2,088

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

18:50-16:49

1 stop36h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/10

11:39-06:55

1 stop28h 16m

$2,140

SydneyRaleigh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RDU Raleigh-Durham

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

09:20-22:06

1 stop28h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/12

06:15-06:20

1 stop32h 05m

$2,175

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Cheapflights Insights

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 33 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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,188
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,145
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $688
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $917

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durham?

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

Rainfall in Durham 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,985 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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, American Airlines 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 $277, however they can be found for as little as $274.

  • 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 (21 hours 15 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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