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$1,397+ Cheap flights to Raleigh

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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 May 2026.

Mon 17/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/816:42
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop24h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/5$1,397
Thu 27/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 13/918:04
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,409
Mon 17/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 31/816:14
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops24h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/5$1,410
Tue 4/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 36m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/918:08
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$1,420
Tue 4/809:10
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 22/916:32
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops24h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,425
Tue 16/610:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop36h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 28/616:22
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops48h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,435
Tue 4/809:30
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops24h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 22/910:40
RDU
-
SYD
3 stops30h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,450
Tue 16/610:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops27h 24m
Lufthansa
Sun 28/619:45
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops45h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/5$1,456

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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 May 2026.

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$1,397

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Average price

$2,156
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 17/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 03m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:30-19:31

2 stops24h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

10:40-07:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,453
Fastest return journey

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

09:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/9

19:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

$1,704

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:15-09:02

2 stops37h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

15:30-06:50

2 stops25h 20m

$1,704

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

09:15-17:40

1 stop22h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/9

19:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

$1,704

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

10:40-18:39

2 stops23h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 22/11

15:30-08:30

2 stops25h 00m

$1,844

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

09:15-17:30

1 stop22h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 30/6

06:20-06:50

2 stops34h 30m

$1,866

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:50-14:04

2 stops42h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 19/11

16:51-07:00

1 stop22h 09m

$1,904

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Raleigh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh are American Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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 May 2026.
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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,753 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 $163, while return flights cost around $274.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $277, however they can be found for as little as $274.

  • 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 (20 hours 5 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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