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$853+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Raleigh in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Wed 4/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 16/318:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,495
Wed 4/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 21/319:10
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop44h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,505
Wed 4/310:40
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops22h 07m
Delta
Sat 21/319:59
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops43h 06m
Delta
Deal found 23/2$1,521
Fri 13/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 17/308:46
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops33h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,529
Fri 6/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop22h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 16/318:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,536
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 23/419:26
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop21h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,540
Sun 8/317:45
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop38h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 18/318:41
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,546
Fri 20/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 29/314:54
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,550
Sat 7/314:05
SYD
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RDU
1 stop24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/318:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,557

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Find the latest flights to Raleigh in 2026, 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 26 February 2026.

Return from

$1,495

One-way from

$853

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,664
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 39m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 37m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($404 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

11:20-22:51

2 stops26h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 17/3

18:27-09:00

1 stop23h 33m

$1,532

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

11:20-20:46

2 stops24h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

16:48-07:05

2 stops24h 17m

$1,536

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:30-18:50

2 stops23h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 16/4

06:30-07:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,557

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

12:10-04:04

1 stop31h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 18/3

10:22-06:20

2 stops28h 58m

$1,561

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

12:10-17:17

2 stops44h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 20/3

08:45-06:20

1 stop30h 35m

$1,561

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-17:32

1 stop22h 12m

$983

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:50-14:04

3 stops42h 14m

$995

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

11:20-23:19

2 stops50h 59m

$1,620

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Raleigh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh are Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines.

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 26 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
998 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,347 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,353 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,747 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
604 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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, Air Canada 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 $164, while return flights cost around $579.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $579, however they can be found for as little as $579.

  • 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 (21 hours 6 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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