How long is the flight from Sydney to Durham?

For as low as $1,622, American Airlines can have you in Durham from Sydney in 21h 31m. Sydney and Durham are separated by a distance of 15493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 74.0 - 119.0 inches 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. Find deals

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Durham?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Durham are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DU8?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Durham as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Durham?

Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Durham. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 outbound flights to Durham per day from 5 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Durham that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Durham.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Durham?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Durham flights typically cost between $1,894 and $2,456 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,568 on Air New Zealand (22 Apr-29 Apr). Find deals

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Wed 22/409:55

SYD

RDU

2 stops26h 32m

Air New Zealand

Wed 29/416:45

RDU

SYD

2 stops35h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 7/3$1,568

Mon 20/409:10

SYD

RDU

1 stop21h 49m

Qantas Airways

Mon 27/419:26

RDU

SYD

1 stop21h 29m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/3$1,570

Mon 20/409:10

SYD

RDU

2 stops23h 34m

American Airlines

Mon 27/416:00

RDU

SYD

2 stops25h 05m

American Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,602

Tue 26/509:10

SYD

RDU

2 stops23h 54m

American Airlines

Sat 30/511:10

RDU

SYD

2 stops29h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/3$1,622

Thu 19/311:20

SYD

RDU

2 stops26h 31m

American Airlines

Thu 23/413:33

RDU

SYD

2 stops27h 32m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/3$1,624

Tue 4/809:55

SYD

RDU

3 stops45h 32m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 17/916:51

RDU

SYD

2 stops25h 54m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3$1,708

Tue 4/809:20

SYD

RDU

2 stops44h 05m

Air Canada

Tue 22/909:10

RDU

SYD

2 stops32h 10m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/3$1,764

Thu 23/409:20

SYD

RDU

2 stops43h 45m

Air Canada

Thu 30/409:30

RDU

SYD

2 stops31h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 9/3$1,768

Wed 6/509:20

SYD

RDU

1 stop20h 58m

Air Canada

Tue 12/509:10

RDU

SYD

2 stops56h 10m

Air Canada

Deal found 6/3$1,771

Wed 22/409:20

SYD

RDU

2 stops27h 07m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 29/414:45

RDU

SYD

3 stops50h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3$1,794

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Round-trip from	$1,568
One-way from	$971
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,305

Air New Zealand
22/4-29/4
4 total stops
61h 57m total
Sydney to Durham

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1/5
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33h 13m total
Sydney to Durham

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SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

09:10-16:41

1 stop21h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 30/5

17:15-07:05

1 stop23h 50m

$1,622

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:55-17:27

3 stops45h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

16:51-08:45

2 stops25h 54m

$1,708

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:20-15:25

2 stops44h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

09:10-07:20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,764

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:20-15:05

3 stops43h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 30/4

15:40-07:20

2 stops25h 40m

$1,778

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

09:20-15:30

2 stops44h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 30/5

16:10-07:20

2 stops49h 10m

$1,849

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

11:55-17:27

3 stops43h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

16:51-08:45

2 stops25h 54m

$1,859

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:20-21:32

3 stops50h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/5

09:10-07:20

3 stops56h 10m

$1,869

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

09:20-15:05

3 stops43h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 29/4

14:45-07:20

3 stops50h 35m

$1,879

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SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

18:35-13:42

2 stops34h 07m

$1,028

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

13:05-20:46

1 stop22h 41m

$1,036

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Durham?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durham (average of $696). Flying from Sydney to Durham in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,550). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to Durham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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

608 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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

1,002 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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

9,409 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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

7.1

Good

11,414 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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

10,800 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

608 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Durham?
Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Durham. On average, Kingsford Smith has 0 outbound flights to Durham per day from 5 airlines. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Durham?
For as low as $1,622, American Airlines can have you in Durham from Sydney in 21h 31m. Sydney and Durham are separated by a distance of 15493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Durham that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Durham?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Durham.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Durham?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Durham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Durham?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Durham (average of $696). Flying from Sydney to Durham in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,550). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air Canada	Cheapest$700	Average$1,621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,173	Average$1,801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,403	Average$1,513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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