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$674+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to South Island

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,058
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$674
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,862
From Durham to South Island
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Cheapest flights from Durham to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 12/16:55 amRDU - ZQN
2 stops39h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:45 amZQN - RDU
2 stops24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,058
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/36:10 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops35h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 9/177:05 amZQN - RDU
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/56:40 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/143:05 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops43h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,195
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 11/18:45 amRDU - ZQN
2 stops32h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/223:05 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops24h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,246
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 7/285:57 pmRDU - CHC
2 stops38h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 8/86:00 amCHC - RDU
2 stops51h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,318
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:57 pmRDU - ZQN
3 stops46h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 amZQN - RDU
3 stops63h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,529
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/267:00 amRDU - CHC
2 stops48h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/27:10 pmCHC - RDU
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,641
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/276:02 amRDU - BHE
2 stops35h 13mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/36:15 pmBHE - RDU
3 stops53h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,961
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/277:00 amRDU - BHE
3 stops45h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 8/35:35 pmBHE - RDU
3 stops39h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$2,076
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/276:50 amRDU - CHC
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/34:00 pmCHC - RDU
3 stops38h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,079
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/37:00 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops39h 20mAir Canada
Wed 9/173:25 pmZQN - RDU
3 stops59h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$2,091
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:00 pmRDU - CHC
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/312:00 pmCHC - RDU
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$2,151

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to South Island that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/1

6:55 am-4:15 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

10:45 am-4:58 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,058

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/3

6:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/17

7:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,174

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/14

3:05 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops43h 51m

$1,195

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

8:45 am-9:50 am

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/22

3:05 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,246

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/28

5:57 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 02m

Christchurch

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-5:17 pm

2 stops51h 17m

$1,318

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

5:57 pm-8:25 am

3 stops46h 28m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-6:53 am

3 stops63h 53m

$1,529

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops48h 59m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

7:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,641

RaleighBlenheim

RDU - BHE

RDUBHE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

6:02 am-9:15 am

2 stops35h 13m

Blenheim

Sun 8/3

6:15 pm-8:08 am

3 stops53h 53m

$1,961

RaleighBlenheim

RDU - BHE

RDUBHE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-8:15 pm

3 stops45h 15m

Blenheim

Sun 8/3

5:35 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops39h 22m

$2,076

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

6:50 am-8:55 am

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

4:00 pm-2:13 pm

3 stops38h 13m

$2,079

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to South Island

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

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

Rainfall in South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways from Durham to South Island to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to South Island. 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 South Island one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $674. United Airlines flights start at $1,417 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $1,506 one-way.

  • 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 - Queenstown Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Christchurch or Raleigh-Durham - Blenheim as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Durham to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 2 airlines flying from Durham to South Island

Discover the top 2 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,220Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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