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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Sydney from $774

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SYD
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 December 2025.

Tue 30/1217:37RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 23mQantas Airways
Thu 8/114:35SYD - RDU
2 stops42h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,616
Sun 28/1206:00RDU - SYD
1 stop35h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 9/111:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,942
Sun 28/1206:19RDU - SYD
1 stop32h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/114:00SYD - RDU
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,997
Tue 30/1213:25RDU - SYD
3 stops52h 10mAir Canada
Thu 8/116:00SYD - RDU
2 stops45h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12$2,266
Sun 28/1215:15RDU - SYD
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Fri 9/111:20SYD - RDU
3 stops50h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 27/12$3,854
Wed 31/1218:05RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 2/111:45SYD - RDU
2 stops33h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$4,695

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,366

One-way from

$774

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,762
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 16m total
  • Raleigh to Sydney
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Raleigh to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Sydney that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/2

18:12-09:00

1 stop22h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

07:05-17:33

2 stops26h 28m

$1,366

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-21:40

2 stops26h 20m

$1,627

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

11:20-21:40

2 stops26h 20m

$1,627

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/2

18:03-20:50

2 stops34h 47m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

17:45-17:33

1 stop39h 48m

$1,627

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 13/5

06:00-07:20

1 stop35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:20-16:18

1 stop20h 58m

$1,628

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 27/1

09:30-09:35

1 stop32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

11:20-21:33

1 stop26h 13m

$1,638

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/4

14:45-08:20

3 stops50h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

09:20-14:03

2 stops42h 43m

$1,698

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/4

09:30-08:20

1 stop31h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

09:20-14:03

2 stops42h 43m

$1,701

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 26/1

13:25-09:35

2 stops28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-21:20

2 stops26h 00m

$1,747

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 30/3

13:25-08:20

2 stops27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:20-14:03

2 stops42h 43m

$1,753

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Sydney is 48 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $941). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,726). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 29 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Raleigh to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Air Canada fly from Raleigh to Sydney in about 22h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 17m. The distance from Raleigh to Sydney is about 15493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Sydney round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Sydney round-trip from $1,742. This flight start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $941). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,726). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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