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$979 Find Cheap Flights to Raleigh

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Cheapest return fare
$1,580
Typical prices: $1,875-$1,213
Qantas Airways
Sat 13/6Sat 20/6
MEL - RDU • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$979
United Airlines
Tue 9/6
MEL - RDU • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Raleigh

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Raleigh

Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 21:58
MEL
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RDU
26h 13m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 06:45
RDU
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MEL
23h 30m
1 stop
$1,580Qantas Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Air Canada Logo
07:00 - 16:18
SYD
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RDU
23h 18m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
17:20 - 07:20
RDU
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SYD
24h 00m
1 stop
$1,611Air Canada
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 1 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 18:36
SYD
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RDU
23h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:12 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
25h 53m
2 stops
$1,669American Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 18:28
SYD
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RDU
20h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 07:05
RDU
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SYD
34h 05m
1 stop
$1,679American Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:25
MEL
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RDU
24h 25m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:35 - 08:15
RDU
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MEL
35h 40m
1 stop
$1,894Virgin Australia
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 05:25
MEL
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RDU
32h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:27 - 08:15
RDU
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MEL
24h 48m
1 stop
$1,979Virgin Australia
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 08:21
MEL
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RDU
35h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
09:50 - 08:15
RDU
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MEL
32h 25m
1 stop
$1,991United Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:35
MEL
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RDU
36h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:26 - 09:15
RDU
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MEL
24h 49m
1 stop
$1,999United Airlines
Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 06:34
BNE
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RDU
23h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:50
RDU
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BNE
27h 35m
2 stops
$2,421Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:31
OOL
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RDU
43h 31m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:47 - 16:40
RDU
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OOL
38h 53m
3 stops
$2,449Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Raleigh

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Raleigh is November, where tickets cost $1,098 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,154 and $1,858 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $1,098.

Good to know – Book Cheap Raleigh Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$979
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Raleigh

When to book flights to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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. The information is for flights to Raleigh based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Raleigh flights

  • How far is Raleigh-Durham Airport from central Raleigh?

    The city centre of Raleigh is 18 km from Raleigh.

  • What is the name of Raleigh’s airport?

    Raleigh is served by Raleigh-Durham Airport, also commonly referred to as Raleigh Durham, Raleigh-Durham, or Raleigh–Durham Intl. The airport code is RDU.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Raleigh.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Raleigh

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Raleigh flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Raleigh. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1028 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
MEL - LAX
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Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

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.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

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!

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

Flight and attendance were very good we had 2 hour delay that took the shine of it

After 3 hours of delays, they ended up cancelling my flight. And although I could purchase one-way tickets to get to my destination, they would not offer me these flights as compensation for the cancelled flight, and I didn't end up making it home until 13 hours after I was originally supposed to arrive. It made for an extremely strenuous end to an otherwise good trip.

Be careful about the bad policy and when purchasing seats

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

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