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$707+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$930
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$707
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November
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 September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/231:15 pmRDU - ZQN
2 stops28h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/43:05 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/16$1,150
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/239:30 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/48:50 pmZQN - RDU
3 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,378
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/136:07 amRDU - BHE
2 stops32h 58mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/1712:15 pmBHE - RDU
2 stops27h 39mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/236:15 amRDU - ZQN
3 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/412:10 pmZQN - RDU
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,608

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

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RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

3:15 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops37h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

6:10 am-9:23 pm

3 stops32h 13m

$930

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

1:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/4

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,150

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

9:30 am-7:55 pm

3 stops40h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/4

8:50 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops42h 33m

$1,378

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/15

6:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

10:35 am-7:01 am

2 stops37h 26m

$1,534

RaleighBlenheim

RDU - BHE

RDUBHE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/13

6:07 am-5:00 pm

2 stops40h 53m

Blenheim

Mon 11/17

5:30 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops46h 14m

$1,563

RaleighQueenstown

RDU - ZQN

RDUZQN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

6:15 am-1:30 pm

3 stops37h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/4

12:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,608

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-9:05 am

2 stops32h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$1,773

RaleighBlenheim

RDU - BHE

RDUBHE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/1

6:05 am-9:05 am

2 stops33h 00m

Blenheim

Mon 1/19

2:35 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,843

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

3:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-5:59 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,995

RaleighChristchurch

RDU - CHC

RDUCHC

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

4:51 pm-9:05 am

2 stops22h 14m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-11:05 pm

3 stops34h 05m

$2,328

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

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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?

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 September 16, 2025.

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.

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 September 16, 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
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
8,924 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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

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.

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

    Departing from Durham to South Island will take you 28h 10m. 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?

    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 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,220Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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