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$1,076+ 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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RDU
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Raleigh in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

$1,671

One-way from

$1,076

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,193
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/6-23/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 03m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 42m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($393 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($56 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 16 January 2026.

Tue 23/611:55
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops31h 09m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/716:51
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops25h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$1,671
Fri 27/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops26h 13m
Air Canada
Fri 6/309:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,708
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops50h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 23/209:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,710
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops27h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 23/218:36
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,734
Wed 18/211:20
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 22/218:36
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop22h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,738
Mon 9/211:50
SYD
-
RDU
1 stop19h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 14/218:27
RDU
-
SYD
1 stop43h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,762
Thu 19/310:25
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops50h 08m
Air Canada
Thu 23/409:30
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,780
Thu 19/311:20
SYD
-
RDU
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 23/416:55
RDU
-
SYD
2 stops24h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,783

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Depart

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Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

11:20-21:33

2 stops26h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/3

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

$1,708

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-21:40

2 stops50h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 23/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

$1,710

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-23:59

2 stops28h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 23/2

12:48-09:00

2 stops28h 12m

$1,734

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-17:13

1 stop21h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 22/2

18:36-09:00

1 stop22h 24m

$1,738

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

11:50-15:40

1 stop19h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 14/2

18:27-06:20

1 stop43h 53m

$1,762

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

06:20-23:56

3 stops56h 36m

$1,151

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

11:20-17:41

1 stop21h 21m

$1,152

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

12:10-14:06

3 stops41h 56m

$1,158

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

11:20-16:53

1 stop21h 33m

$1,158

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

11:45-22:37

2 stops25h 52m

$1,172

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The best time to book flights to Raleigh is 7 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.

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 16 January 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
570 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,134 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 $174, while return flights cost around $208.

  • How much is a return flight to Raleigh?

    A return flight to Raleigh will typically cost around $418, however they can be found for as little as $208.

  • 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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