$1,179+ Cheap flights to Raleigh

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Wed 5/1111:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1117:53RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,592
Wed 5/1111:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1115:39RDU - SYD
2 stops25h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,596
Wed 5/1111:20SYD - RDU
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1113:30RDU - SYD
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,622
Wed 10/1211:20SYD - RDU
2 stops24h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/1212:54RDU - SYD
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,562
Sat 20/1212:10SYD - RDU
1 stop33h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/118:15RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,601
Sun 21/1211:20SYD - RDU
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/109:25RDU - SYD
3 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,678
Wed 5/1111:45SYD - RDU
2 stops26h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1109:18RDU - SYD
3 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$3,088
Wed 10/1211:20SYD - RDU
2 stops28h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1206:31RDU - SYD
3 stops58h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$3,146
Fri 19/1221:40SYD - RDU
2 stops36h 25mAlaska Airlines
Fri 26/1219:05RDU - SYD
2 stops32h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$3,199
Fri 19/1211:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1206:00RDU - SYD
1 stop33h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$3,495

Flights to Raleigh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Raleigh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 November 2025.

Return from

$1,333

One-way from

$996

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,742
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 30m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:20-15:10

2 stops43h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 29/4

15:40-07:20

2 stops49h 40m

$1,333

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

11:20-21:33

2 stops26h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/3

15:15-08:35

2 stops26h 20m

$1,374

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

11:20-21:49

2 stops26h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/3

19:28-06:55

1 stop44h 27m

$1,682

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:10-16:48

1 stop21h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 29/4

17:48-07:05

1 stop23h 17m

$1,685

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

14:00-23:34

2 stops25h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/3

18:27-06:20

1 stop44h 53m

$1,686

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:10-16:48

1 stop21h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 29/4

15:55-07:30

2 stops25h 35m

$1,691

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

11:20-19:54

2 stops24h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 20/12

12:54-07:25

2 stops26h 31m

$2,562

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

10:10-16:58

1 stop21h 48m

$1,496

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

11:20-13:55

3 stops41h 35m

$1,592

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/1

18:30-23:55

2 stops45h 25m

$2,097

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Best time to book a flight to Raleigh

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When is the best time to book a flight to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Raleigh is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated 5 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

FAQs about flying to Raleigh

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh?

    If you book a flight to Raleigh, you will be flying into Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 17.8 km from the centre of Raleigh.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Raleigh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Raleigh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Raleigh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Raleigh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Raleigh?

    Raleigh-Durham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Raleigh. One-way flights to Raleigh-Durham typically cost $100, while return flights cost around $816.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $817, however they can be found for as little as $816.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Raleigh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Raleigh, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Raleigh-Durham have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Raleigh-Durham can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Raleigh-Durham?

    Yes. Raleigh-Durham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.6 km away from Raleigh-Durham).

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