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$1,165+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
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 18 June 2026.

Wed 15/712:00
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop20h 38m
American Airlines
Mon 27/707:00
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,393
Tue 4/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 22/918:04
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$1,430
Tue 16/609:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 38m
Qantas Airways
Sun 28/617:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,438
Tue 16/609:30
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops36h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 28/617:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,449

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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 18 June 2026.

Return from

$1,393

One-way from

$1,165

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,764
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 43m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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10/10
  • 10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 24m total
  • Sydney to Durham
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:10-19:24

2 stops24h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

14:18-07:05

2 stops26h 47m

$1,447

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

09:10-10:52

2 stops39h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/10

06:00-06:55

1 stop33h 55m

$1,548
Fastest return journey

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:10-16:46

1 stop21h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

18:04-07:05

1 stop23h 01m

$1,599

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:10-16:46

1 stop21h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

14:18-06:55

1 stop26h 37m

$1,613

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:10-18:36

2 stops23h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 26/10

14:19-08:00

2 stops26h 41m

$1,655

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:15-23:54

2 stops28h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

18:55-06:50

1 stop21h 55m

$1,666

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

09:10-17:03

1 stop21h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/10

18:04-08:05

1 stop23h 01m

$1,674

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:30-09:34

2 stops38h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

17:33-06:55

1 stop23h 22m

$1,696
Cheapest one-way

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/10

18:50-13:14

2 stops33h 24m

$1,165
Fastest single journey

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/10

10:10-17:01

1 stop21h 51m

$1,217

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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 20 hours 36 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 $746
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,173
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $701
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $934

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

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 June 2026.
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
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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
1,047 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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
9,860 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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
11,688 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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 $283, however they can be found for as little as $279.

  • 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 55 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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