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$854 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 13/2. 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

Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
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16:00 - 08:20RDU-SYD
25h 20m2 stops
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09:20 - 15:10SYD-RDU
43h 50m2 stops
$1,644Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
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16:00 - 08:20RDU-SYD
25h 20m2 stops
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09:20 - 15:10SYD-RDU
43h 50m3 stops
$1,654Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Air Canada Logo
14:45 - 08:20RDU-SYD
50h 35m3 stops
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09:20 - 15:10SYD-RDU
43h 50m3 stops
$1,721Air Canada
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Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr
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09:30 - 08:20RDU-SYD
31h 50m2 stops
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09:20 - 15:10SYD-RDU
43h 50m3 stops
$1,754Air Canada
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Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
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18:35 - 09:00RDU-SYD
22h 25m1 stop
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11:20 - 16:58SYD-RDU
20h 38m1 stop
$1,815Qantas Airways
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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18:13 - 09:00RDU-SYD
22h 47m1 stop
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11:20 - 16:58SYD-RDU
21h 38m1 stop
$1,830Qantas Airways
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 09:15RDU-SYD
32h 30m1 stop
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12:10 - 23:44SYD-RDU
27h 34m2 stops
$1,866United Airlines
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
American Airlines Logo
13:18 - 09:00RDU-SYD
27h 42m2 stops
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14:05 - 19:11SYD-RDU
21h 06m1 stop
$1,879American Airlines
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
American Airlines Logo
15:40 - 09:00RDU-SYD
25h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:05 - 22:09SYD-RDU
24h 04m1 stop
$1,880American Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
United Airlines Logo
16:06 - 09:05RDU-SYD
48h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 17:06SYD-RDU
20h 46m1 stop
$1,898United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Air Canada
Cheapest • from $1,721 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,644
Typical prices: $1,712-$2,622
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/4Tue 14/4
RDU - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$854
Typical prices: $893-$1,213
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/2
RDU - SYD • 1 stop
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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.

How much is a return flight from Raleigh to Sydney?

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

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 $1,689 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,876 and $2,400 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$854
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% 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 $854 for a one-way ticket and $1,644 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and Sydney.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 925 reviews
8.2Crew
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

2.0 MediocreR, Oct 2025WLG - BNE
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After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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