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$1,231+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to South Island

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHC
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Sun 11/236:07 amRDU - ZQN
2 stops33h 43mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/42:15 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,231
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:48 pmRDU - BHE
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/86:00 amBHE - RDU
2 stops34h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,361
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:53 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops33h 12mQantas Airways
Thu 12/43:30 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops44h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,784
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/236:23 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops37h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/43:05 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,211
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/233:15 pmRDU - ZQN
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/48:50 pmZQN - RDU
3 stops42h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,597
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:05 pmRDU - BHE
2 stops45h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/82:35 pmBHE - RDU
2 stops43h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$3,404

Cheap flight deals from Durham to South Island

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,106
(SmartFares)

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,845
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to South Island 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to South Island that are best for you.

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RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

6:07 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/4

2:15 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,231

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

4:47 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops32h 38m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

3:05 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,251

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/10

8:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

4:00 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,251

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-9:55 am

2 stops33h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$1,251

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop22h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

3:05 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,257

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

4:47 pm-9:05 am

2 stops22h 18m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

2:00 pm-7:02 am

2 stops34h 02m

$1,271

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

4:47 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 38m

Christchurch

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops35h 44m

$1,276

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

4:47 pm-10:25 am

2 stops23h 38m

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops35h 44m

$1,276

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/10

8:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops35h 44m

$1,276

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops28h 44m

$1,279

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to South Island

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Durham to South Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Durham to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. 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
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Durham to South Island?

    Departing from Durham to South Island will take you 24h 53m. The distance between Durham and South Island is about 8928 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Durham to South Island consider Raleigh-Durham - Blenheim, Raleigh-Durham - Christchurch or Raleigh-Durham - Queenstown Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Durham to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durham to South Island. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,064Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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