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$499+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Australia

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SYD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Australia

Cheapest flights from Durham to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:12 pm
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 48m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/157:05 am
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$906
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:12 pm
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 48m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/167:05 am
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1811:37 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop25h 23m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/412:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$975
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/193:47 pm
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops38h 03m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/2611:20 am
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:47 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 13m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/59:45 am
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:36 pm
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops34h 14m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/1011:20 am
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$977
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/133:47 pm
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 13m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/204:05 pm
MEL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$978
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:45 am
RDU
-
MEL
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops24h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$981
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:00 pm
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops37h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/2411:20 am
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$981
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/79:10 am
RDU
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:00 pm
MEL
-
RDU
2 stops25h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$982
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/83:47 pm
RDU
-
BNE
2 stops35h 23m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/167:40 pm
BNE
-
RDU
1 stop35h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$983
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:00 am
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/257:00 am
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops23h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$983

Find flight deals from Durham to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$906
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,352
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:12 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/15

7:05 am-5:32 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$942

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

6:12 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/16

5:50 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$965

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

11:37 am-5:00 am

1 stop25h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

12:00 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$975

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

3:47 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

9:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$976

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

3:47 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

4:05 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$978

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

6:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

12:00 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$981

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

12:48 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 12m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$982

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/8

3:47 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 23m

Brisbane

Mon 3/16

7:40 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop35h 46m

$983

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/13

12:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

10:30 am-5:04 am

2 stops33h 34m

$1,005

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

4:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops24h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

10:55 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,005

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Australia

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Australia (average of $533). Flying from Durham to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Durham to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Durham to Australia?

    For as low as $942, Qantas Airways can have you in Australia from Durham in 22h 48m. The distance between Durham and Australia is about 9627 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Australia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $535. American Airlines flights start at $587 while deals on United Airlines start at $609 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Durham to Australia are Raleigh-Durham - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Raleigh-Durham - Brisbane and Raleigh-Durham - Melbourne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Australia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Australia 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 Durham to Australia?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Australia (average of $533). Flying from Durham to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $964). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Durham to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$494Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$929Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,284Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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