SYD - RDU

$1,427 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Raleigh

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Raleigh departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,427
Typical prices: $1,779-$1,164
Qantas Airways
Tue 4/8Tue 22/9
SYD - RDU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,427 (return)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Raleigh. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,673 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 53m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Raleigh (SYD-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Raleigh 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Raleigh

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 16:46
SYD
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RDU
21h 36m
1 stop
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18:08 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
22h 57m
1 stop
$1,427Qantas Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 16:46
SYD
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RDU
21h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:08 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
22h 57m
1 stop
$1,429American Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:12
SYD
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RDU
26h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:32 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
24h 33m
2 stops
$1,433American Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:24
SYD
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RDU
24h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:43 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
24h 22m
2 stops
$1,436American Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:12
SYD
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RDU
26h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:43 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
24h 22m
2 stops
$1,440American Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 19:31
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RDU
24h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:40 - 06:55
RDU
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SYD
30h 15m
3 stops
$1,458United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 19:31
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RDU
24h 01m
2 stops
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10:40 - 07:00
RDU
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SYD
30h 20m
3 stops
$1,461United Airlines
Tue, 16 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
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10:20 - 23:44
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RDU
27h 24m
2 stops
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19:45 - 07:00
RDU
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SYD
45h 15m
2 stops
$1,464Lufthansa
Tue, 16 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 16:48
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RDU
21h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
19:37 - 08:20
RDU
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SYD
46h 43m
2 stops
$1,476American Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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09:10 - 06:45
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RDU
35h 35m
1 stop
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14:23 - 06:55
RDU
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SYD
26h 32m
1 stop
$1,516American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Raleigh flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Raleigh departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Raleigh, 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 Sydney to Raleigh is November, where tickets cost $1,102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,168 and $1,865 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$1,427
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Raleigh 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 Sydney to Raleigh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Raleigh was $1,427 for a return ticket.

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

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Raleigh?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Raleigh, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Raleigh are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,758 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,555 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Sydney to Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Sydney 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 Sydney to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Raleigh from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh. 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 Sydney to Raleigh? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1041 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
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We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

8.0 ExcellentBill, May 2026
DFW - COS
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We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

It was good. However, I didn’t expect for a delayed flight. Need to catch bus or ride going to Bakersfield since I need to be there the funeral of my Uncle.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

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