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$585+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Australia

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RDU — SYD
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,262
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$585
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,429
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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 April 29, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:00 amRDU - SYD
2 stops35h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/158:45 amSYD - RDU
2 stops36h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,196
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:00 pmRDU - BNE
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/1710:45 amBNE - RDU
2 stops38h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,209
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/69:00 amRDU - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Fri 6/139:20 amSYD - RDU
1 stop26h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,262
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:29 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop21h 26mQantas Airways
Tue 7/159:10 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,277
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:55 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops33h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/2112:05 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops24h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/79:47 amRDU - SYD
1 stop31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/164:20 pmSYD - RDU
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/26:15 amRDU - SYD
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1910:20 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:50 amRDU - SYD
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Wed 6/259:25 amSYD - RDU
1 stop25h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:40 pmRDU - BNE
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1711:40 amBNE - RDU
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,485
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:22 pmRDU - MEL
3 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/228:35 amMEL - RDU
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,501
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/255:00 pmRDU - BNE
2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/27:15 pmBNE - RDU
2 stops50h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,523
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:48 pmRDU - MEL
2 stops27h 02mQantas Airways
Sun 6/158:00 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops34h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,530

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Australia that are best for you.

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Durham

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/13

9:20 am-9:44 pm

1 stop26h 24m

$1,262

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

7:29 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 26m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/15

9:10 am-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$1,277

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/7

9:47 am-7:30 am

1 stop31h 43m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/16

4:20 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,370

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

7:08 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/19

10:20 am-6:02 pm

1 stop21h 42m

$1,380

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

7:50 am-6:35 am

2 stops32h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/25

9:25 am-8:29 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$1,394

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

5:00 pm-8:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 8/2

7:15 pm-8:08 am

2 stops50h 53m

$1,523

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

7:48 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops27h 02m

Melbourne

Sun 6/15

8:00 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,530

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

7:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/3

11:50 am-4:54 am

2 stops31h 04m

$1,564

RaleighCoolangatta

RDU - OOL

RDUOOL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

8:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 6/12

8:50 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$1,619

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/28

9:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 6/4

10:00 am-9:44 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$1,681

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Durham to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durham to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

  • 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 $728. Air Canada flights start at $744 while deals on United Airlines start at $754 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 - Melbourne and Raleigh-Durham - Perth.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Australia (average of $1,043). Flying from Durham to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$880Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,379Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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