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$997+ Cheap flights to Raleigh (RDU)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
18 May — 25 May1
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 18 April 2026.

Wed 29/409:10
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops46h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:15
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,780
Tue 4/809:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops44h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 22/909:10
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/4$1,867
Tue 4/822:00
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops37h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 18/818:00
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops28h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,927
Wed 13/509:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop20h 58m
Air Canada
Sun 7/606:00
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/4$1,938
Fri 22/506:25
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops38h 09m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/607:00
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops39h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,962
Sun 31/506:25
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops38h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/617:15
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$2,005
Sun 31/506:00
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops38h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/617:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,017
Fri 29/506:00
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops38h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/617:15
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,037
Tue 2/612:00
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop20h 29m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/607:00
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops36h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,072

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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 18 April 2026.

Return from

$1,780

One-way from

$997

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,626
29/4-20/5
  • 29/4-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 16m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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1/7
  • 1/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 04m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($316 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

22:00-21:10

2 stops37h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

18:08-07:05

1 stop22h 57m

$2,079

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

06:00-16:59

2 stops24h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 21/5

17:15-14:55

2 stops31h 40m

$2,125

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-18:01

2 stops35h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 22/9

19:05-18:50

2 stops33h 45m

$2,126

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

09:15-18:14

2 stops22h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/6

12:46-06:50

2 stops28h 04m

$2,215

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

10:20-21:48

2 stops25h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 17/5

18:35-06:55

1 stop22h 20m

$2,277

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

09:30-23:16

2 stops27h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 17/9

10:42-06:55

3 stops30h 13m

$2,284

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

08:55-15:01

2 stops44h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 28/6

07:00-06:20

2 stops33h 20m

$2,312

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/5

09:20-16:18

1 stop20h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 27/5

06:00-07:20

2 stops35h 20m

$2,468
Fastest return journey

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

10:20-16:25

1 stop20h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 28/6

16:51-07:00

2 stops24h 09m

$2,556
Cheapest one-way

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

06:10-13:09

3 stops44h 59m

$1,034

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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 18 April 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
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,612 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 $162, while return flights cost around $573.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $573, however they can be found for as little as $573.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Raleigh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Raleigh, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 36 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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