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$1,801+ 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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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8 Jul — 15 Jul1
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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 3 July 2025.

Return from

$1,806

One-way from

$3,940

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,787
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/8-29/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
23/7
  • 23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 3 July 2025.

Sat 16/809:30SYD - RDU
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/806:30RDU - SYD
3 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,806
Sat 16/809:25SYD - RDU
1 stop23h 19mDelta
Fri 29/807:45RDU - SYD
1 stop32h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/7$1,807
Thu 31/709:20SYD - RDU
2 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Thu 7/809:00RDU - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,824
Mon 25/809:55SYD - RDU
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/807:00RDU - SYD
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,871
Sat 23/809:10SYD - RDU
2 stops24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 31/807:00RDU - SYD
1 stop34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,031
Sat 1/1111:15SYD - RDU
1 stop27h 44mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1118:04RDU - SYD
1 stop22h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,038
Sun 2/1121:45SYD - RDU
3 stops42h 01mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1106:00RDU - SYD
3 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,925

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

09:30-22:00

2 stops26h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 29/8

07:00-07:00

2 stops34h 00m

$1,806

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

09:25-18:44

1 stop23h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 29/8

07:45-06:35

1 stop32h 50m

$1,807

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

09:20-15:19

2 stops43h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/8

09:00-07:20

2 stops32h 20m

$1,824

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

09:10-17:17

1 stop22h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 23/8

07:00-07:05

1 stop34h 05m

$2,046

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

09:10-16:57

1 stop21h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/8

07:00-07:05

1 stop34h 05m

$2,128

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

11:50-13:47

3 stops39h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 29/8

09:27-07:20

3 stops31h 53m

$2,867

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

21:45-23:46

3 stops42h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/11

06:00-19:50

3 stops45h 50m

$2,925

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

10:10-06:00

2 stops33h 50m

$3,940

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

09:15-23:27

2 stops30h 12m

$5,005

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:20-21:05

3 stops49h 45m

$7,212

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Best time to book a flight to Raleigh

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Raleigh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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 26 hours 30 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 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

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 3 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Japan Airlines, Delta, andQantas Airways. 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.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

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, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 55 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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