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$1,042 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Sydney

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Cheap Flight Deals from Raleigh to Sydney (RDU-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Raleigh to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Sydney.
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Air New Zealand Logo
16:55 - 10:35RDU-SYD
27h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
09:55 - 07:28SYD-RDU
35h 33m2 stops
$1,848Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
16:55 - 10:35RDU-SYD
27h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:45 - 07:28SYD-RDU
36h 43m2 stops
$1,930Air New Zealand
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 07:20RDU-SYD
32h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 21:44SYD-RDU
26h 24m1 stop
$2,083Air Canada
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 11 Jun
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 07:20RDU-SYD
32h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 15:55SYD-RDU
44h 35m2 stops
$2,092Air Canada
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Wed, 14 May - Fri, 30 May
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19:29 - 12:15RDU-SYD
26h 46m2 stops
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13:15 - 00:52SYD-RDU
25h 37m2 stops
$2,294
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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19:29 - 12:15RDU-SYD
26h 46m2 stops
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13:15 - 00:52SYD-RDU
25h 37m2 stops
$2,295
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Thu, 5 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
American Airlines Logo
18:00 - 07:05RDU-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 16:57SYD-RDU
21h 47m1 stop
$2,409American Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 13 Jul
American Airlines Logo
17:47 - 07:05RDU-SYD
23h 18m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 16:57SYD-RDU
21h 47m1 stop
$2,416American Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 13 Jul
United Airlines Logo
13:05 - 07:00RDU-SYD
27h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 18:49SYD-RDU
23h 19m2 stops
$2,441United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 13 Jul
United Airlines Logo
14:51 - 07:00RDU-SYD
26h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 21:55SYD-RDU
26h 25m3 stops
$2,753United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Sat, 31 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Sydney, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $1,936 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,353 and $2,740 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Sydney, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,042
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
Flight from Raleigh to Sydney

When to book flights from Raleigh to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Sydney

  • Where can I stop on the way from Raleigh to Sydney?

    All flights from Raleigh to Sydney will stop at least once along the way. Passengers flying Qantas or American Airlines change planes at Dallas Forth Worth, United Airlines flights stop over in San Francisco while flights on Delta have a layover in Los Angeles. If you are looking for cheap flights and don’t mind waiting at airports, you can book a flight with two layovers. These flights obviously take longer to arrive, but you can get substantial savings on airfares.

  • How do I get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to the city centre?

    After your long flight from Raleigh to Sydney, you probably want to go straight to your hotel. The city centre is only about 20min from the airport by taxi or rideshare. If you prefer to take public transport, the AirportLink train transports passengers from the International terminal to Central Station, Circular Quay or Town Hall Station in around 15min. Visitors can also hire a car in advance and pick up the vehicle at Sydney Airport. Hire car desks are located in the Arrivals hall.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Sydney was $667 for a one-way ticket and $1,183 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Raleigh and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Sydney

  • For business travellers or members travelling with American Airlines, Delta or United, you will find airline lounges in Terminal 2 of Raleigh Airport (RDU). While you wait for your flight to depart, you can relax with a glass of wine, enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks or find a quiet place to work.
  • Always contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure if you require assistance at the airport or on board the plane. Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers a range of facilities, including accessible parking and bathrooms. Sunflower lanyards are available for passengers with hidden disabilities, which indicates to airport staff that you may require more time or assistance.
  • If you need to withdraw money once you arrive in Sydney, there are banks and ATMs at the T1 International terminal. You can also find Global Exchange and Travelex counters in the T2 Domestic terminal if you need to exchange currency.

Top airline flying from Raleigh to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8683 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

2.0 MediocreAlex, Apr 2025FLL - EWR
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Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

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