How long is the flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

Airlines like Air New Zealand and United Airlines fly from Raleigh to Sydney in about 32h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 15m. 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. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to SYD?

When flying from Raleigh to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Raleigh to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,661 and $2,339 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,926 on Air New Zealand (12 Nov-19 Nov). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

Round-trip from	$1,926
One-way from	$921
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,006

Air New Zealand
12/11-19/11
4 total stops
64h 42m total
Raleigh to Sydney

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United Airlines
27/11
2 total stops
34h 45m total
Raleigh to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($483 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 2 October 2025.

Wed 12/1106:07RDU - SYD

2 stops38h 33mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1111:45SYD - RDU

2 stops26h 09mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$1,926

Sun 16/1106:30RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 22/1119:15SYD - RDU

2 stops42h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$1,977

Sun 2/1105:07RDU - SYD

2 stops34h 38mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1119:15SYD - RDU

2 stops52h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$1,991

Sat 1/1106:23RDU - SYD

2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1111:50SYD - RDU

1 stop26h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Thu 20/1117:55RDU - SYD

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Thu 27/1110:40SYD - RDU

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 1/10$1,997

Sat 25/1017:27RDU - SYD

2 stops24h 38mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - RDU

2 stops27h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$2,003

Sun 2/1105:07RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 23mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/1111:45SYD - RDU

2 stops43h 54mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/9$2,012

Thu 27/1113:15RDU - SYD

1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1211:50SYD - RDU

1 stop19h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$2,026

Tue 28/1006:07RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 18/1112:10SYD - RDU

2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$2,053

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Sun 16/1106:30RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 22/1119:15SYD - RDU

2 stops42h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$1,977

Sat 7/206:15RDU - SYD

2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/211:50SYD - RDU

1 stop26h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Thu 20/1109:56RDU - SYD

2 stops30h 34mDelta

Thu 27/1110:40SYD - RDU

2 stops24h 18mDelta

Deal found 1/10$2,005

Sat 25/1017:10RDU - SYD

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1112:10SYD - RDU

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Sat 7/214:40RDU - SYD

2 stops25h 50mDelta

Sat 21/210:40SYD - RDU

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Deal found 1/10$2,005

Sat 14/317:30RDU - SYD

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/312:10SYD - RDU

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Sat 1/1108:45RDU - SYD

1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1112:10SYD - RDU

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Thu 27/1113:15RDU - SYD

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1211:50SYD - RDU

1 stop19h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$2,026

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Sat 25/1015:09RDU - SYD

2 stops27h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1111:50SYD - RDU

1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$2,003

Tue 28/1016:53RDU - SYD

1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 18/1112:10SYD - RDU

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$2,053

Sat 1/1108:45RDU - SYD

1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1112:10SYD - RDU

1 stop25h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,995

Sun 2/1105:07RDU - SYD

2 stops34h 38mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1119:15SYD - RDU

2 stops52h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$1,991

Sun 2/1105:07RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 23mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/1111:45SYD - RDU

2 stops43h 54mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/9$2,012

Wed 12/1106:07RDU - SYD

2 stops38h 33mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1111:45SYD - RDU

2 stops26h 09mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$1,926

Sun 16/1106:30RDU - SYD

2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 22/1119:15SYD - RDU

2 stops42h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$1,977

Thu 20/1117:55RDU - SYD

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Thu 27/1110:40SYD - RDU

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 1/10$1,997

Thu 27/1113:15RDU - SYD

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1211:50SYD - RDU

1 stop19h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$2,026

One-way flights from Raleigh to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 October 2025.

Thu 27/1106:30RDU - SYD

2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$921

Sun 19/1021:36RDU - SYD

3 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9$1,101

Wed 15/1009:46RDU - SYD

2 stops57h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,163

Thu 27/1117:20RDU - SYD

3 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10$1,188

Sun 19/1018:23RDU - SYD

2 stops59h 22mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/9$1,575

Sun 19/1018:03RDU - SYD

1 stop22h 27mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/9$1,669

Wed 15/1007:45RDU - SYD

1 stop32h 50mDelta

Deal found 1/10$1,697

Tue 13/113:18RDU - SYD

2 stops28h 02mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/10$3,064

Tue 13/108:45RDU - SYD

1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10$3,737

Tue 13/114:45RDU - SYD

3 stops38h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/9$5,259

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RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 16/11

06:30-10:30

2 stops36h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

19:15-21:54

2 stops42h 39m

$1,977

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/2

06:15-07:00

2 stops32h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

11:50-22:33

1 stop26h 43m

$1,995

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 25/10

17:10-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

12:10-21:44

1 stop25h 34m

$1,995

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 14/3

17:30-09:05

2 stops24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

12:10-23:05

2 stops25h 55m

$1,995

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

08:45-09:15

1 stop33h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

12:10-21:44

1 stop25h 34m

$1,995

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 20/11

09:56-08:30

2 stops30h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

10:40-18:58

2 stops24h 18m

$2,005

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/2

14:40-08:30

2 stops25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

10:40-23:47

2 stops29h 07m

$2,005

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 27/11

13:15-09:15

2 stops28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/12

11:50-15:46

1 stop19h 56m

$2,026

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 27/11

06:30-09:15

2 stops34h 45m

$921

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 19/10

21:36-09:00

3 stops44h 24m

$1,101

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

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Sydney is 66 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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How long is the flight from Raleigh to Sydney?
Airlines like Air New Zealand and United Airlines fly from Raleigh to Sydney in about 32h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 15m. 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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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