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$752 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Sydney

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Sydney departing on 27/7. 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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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 07:25RDU-SYD
32h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:20 - 18:01SYD-RDU
19h 41m1 stop
$1,336Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 07:25RDU-SYD
32h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:20 - 20:11SYD-RDU
21h 51m1 stop
$1,337Qantas Airways
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
American Airlines Logo
15:34 - 07:05RDU-SYD
25h 31m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 20:01SYD-RDU
24h 51m2 stops
$1,394American Airlines
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:34 - 06:10RDU-SYD
24h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:15 - 16:58SYD-RDU
21h 43m1 stop
$1,395American Airlines
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Mon, 28 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:23 - 07:00RDU-SYD
31h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 17:53SYD-RDU
21h 33m1 stop
$1,400United Airlines
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Sun, 27 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
United Airlines Logo
06:02 - 07:00RDU-SYD
34h 58m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 22:00SYD-RDU
25h 40m2 stops
$1,420United Airlines
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Mon, 28 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug
Delta Logo
19:29 - 06:35RDU-SYD
21h 06m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:25 - 18:19SYD-RDU
22h 54m1 stop
$1,504Delta
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Sat, 27 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Delta Logo
07:25 - 06:35RDU-SYD
33h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:25 - 18:09SYD-RDU
22h 44m1 stop
$1,512Delta
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Tue, 24 Jun - Fri, 26 Sep
Air Canada Logo
08:30 - 07:20RDU-SYD
32h 50m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 21:44SYD-RDU
26h 24m1 stop
$1,810Air Canada
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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 09:35RDU-SYD
27h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 20:50SYD-RDU
49h 30m3 stops
$1,819Air Canada
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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 $1,756 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,122 and $2,674 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$752
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% 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.
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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 $490 for a one-way ticket and $870 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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.

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 8790 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, June 2025LAX - SEA
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it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

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