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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Raleigh.

Where does the fastest flight to Raleigh depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Raleigh, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 58 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 Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.6 km away from Raleigh-Durham).

$1,072+ Flights to Raleigh, North Carolina

Flights to Raleigh in 2025

Return from	$1,854
One-way from	$5,032
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,776

Delta
22/7-31/7
3 total stops
55h 41m total
Sydney to Raleigh

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Japan Airlines
8/11
2 total stops
30h 12m total
Sydney to Raleigh

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($270 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Tue 22/709:25SYD - RDU

2 stops34h 35mDelta

Thu 31/719:29RDU - SYD

1 stop21h 06mDelta

Deal found 11/6$1,854

Wed 23/716:20SYD - RDU

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/807:00RDU - SYD

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$1,867

Sat 26/708:55SYD - RDU

2 stops35h 58mJapan Airlines

Sat 2/820:07RDU - SYD

2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,123

Sat 26/709:20SYD - RDU

3 stops43h 59mAir Canada

Sat 2/808:30RDU - SYD

2 stops47h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6$2,217

Sat 26/709:30SYD - RDU

3 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/817:01RDU - SYD

2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,252

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Tue 22/709:25SYD - RDU

2 stops34h 35mDelta

Thu 31/719:29RDU - SYD

1 stop21h 06mDelta

Deal found 11/6$1,854

Wed 23/716:20SYD - RDU

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/807:00RDU - SYD

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$1,867

Sat 26/708:55SYD - RDU

2 stops35h 58mJapan Airlines

Sat 2/820:07RDU - SYD

2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,123

Sat 26/709:20SYD - RDU

3 stops43h 59mAir Canada

Sat 2/808:30RDU - SYD

2 stops47h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6$2,217

Sat 26/709:30SYD - RDU

3 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/817:01RDU - SYD

2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,252

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Tue 22/709:25SYD - RDU

2 stops34h 35mDelta

Thu 31/719:29RDU - SYD

1 stop21h 06mDelta

Deal found 11/6$1,854

Wed 23/716:20SYD - RDU

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/807:00RDU - SYD

1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$1,867

Sat 26/708:55SYD - RDU

2 stops35h 58mJapan Airlines

Sat 2/820:07RDU - SYD

2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,123

Sat 26/709:20SYD - RDU

3 stops43h 59mAir Canada

Sat 2/808:30RDU - SYD

2 stops47h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6$2,217

Sat 26/709:30SYD - RDU

3 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/817:01RDU - SYD

2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,252

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SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/7

09:25-06:00

2 stops34h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 31/7

19:29-06:35

1 stop21h 06m

$1,854

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

16:20-06:00

2 stops27h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 15/8

07:00-07:05

1 stop34h 05m

$1,867

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

08:55-06:53

2 stops35h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/8

20:07-06:20

2 stops44h 13m

$2,123

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:20-15:19

3 stops43h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/8

08:30-22:20

2 stops47h 50m

$2,217

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:30-21:55

3 stops26h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/8

17:01-07:00

2 stops23h 59m

$2,252

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

09:20-21:44

1 stop26h 24m

$1,072

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

17:45-20:34

1 stop40h 49m

$1,091

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

09:25-20:33

1 stop25h 08m

$1,171

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

09:15-23:27

2 stops30h 12m

$5,014

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:50-15:39

1 stop19h 49m

$7,967

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

The best time to book flights to Raleigh is 40 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.

How long is the flight to Raleigh?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Raleigh takes 25 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Raleigh from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Raleigh?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Raleigh?

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

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 74.0 - 119.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 119.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 74.0 mm.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

9,539 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Raleigh.
Where does the fastest flight to Raleigh depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Raleigh, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 58 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 Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.6 km away from Raleigh-Durham).

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FAQs about flying to Raleigh

What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Raleigh?

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