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$699+ 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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 15 September 2025.

Return from

$1,278

One-way from

$699

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,793
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/10-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 52m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 September 2025.

Fri 10/1011:20SYD - RDU
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/1010:36RDU - SYD
2 stops30h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,278
Fri 10/1010:25SYD - RDU
1 stop23h 48mDelta
Sun 19/1007:45RDU - SYD
1 stop32h 50mDelta
Deal found 15/9$1,279
Fri 31/1012:10SYD - RDU
1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1113:30RDU - SYD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,439
Sat 29/1117:45SYD - RDU
2 stops22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1215:39RDU - SYD
2 stops25h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,675
Sat 29/1111:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1218:14RDU - SYD
1 stop22h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,971
Sat 29/1111:20SYD - RDU
2 stops42h 48mAir Canada
Mon 8/1213:45RDU - SYD
3 stops51h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9$2,601
Mon 22/909:10SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/1018:03RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,769
Mon 22/909:30SYD - RDU
2 stops26h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1009:00RDU - SYD
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,858
Sat 29/1108:30SYD - RDU
3 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1213:13RDU - SYD
3 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$3,382
Mon 22/909:20SYD - RDU
3 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Fri 10/1009:00RDU - SYD
2 stops56h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9$4,183
Fri 10/1010:20SYD - RDU
2 stops25h 46mAir Canada
Sun 19/1006:00RDU - SYD
3 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$4,603

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

11:20-23:59

2 stops27h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 19/10

10:36-07:55

2 stops30h 19m

$1,278

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

10:25-19:13

1 stop23h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 19/10

07:45-07:35

1 stop32h 50m

$1,279

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

11:50-21:54

1 stop25h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/11

16:53-07:00

1 stop22h 07m

$1,439

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/11

17:45-00:39

2 stops22h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/12

15:39-09:00

2 stops25h 21m

$1,675

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/11

11:20-16:33

1 stop21h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/12

18:14-09:00

1 stop22h 46m

$1,971

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

11:20-21:05

2 stops25h 45m

$699

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/12

11:20-14:08

2 stops42h 48m

$732

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/9

09:10-17:08

1 stop21h 58m

$759

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

10:40-18:43

1 stop24h 03m

$765

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/9

09:30-21:17

2 stops25h 47m

$765

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Deals found on 12/9

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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 15 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Virgin Australia, 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 $98, while return flights cost around $798.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $532, however they can be found for as little as $531.

  • 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 57 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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