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$1,825 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 round-trip 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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06:45 - 08:45RDU-SYD
36h 00m2 stops
09:55 - 21:54SYD-RDU
25h 59m2 stops
$2,109Air New Zealand
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Mon, 27 May - Tue, 11 Jun
08:51 - 10:35RDU-SYD
35h 44m2 stops
18:10 - 17:13SYD-RDU
61h 03m2 stops
$2,159Air New Zealand
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Sat, 3 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
06:15 - 07:00RDU-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
10:20 - 23:15SYD-RDU
26h 55m2 stops
$2,311United Airlines
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Mon, 19 Aug - Thu, 29 Aug
06:15 - 07:00RDU-SYD
34h 45m2 stops
10:20 - 23:15SYD-RDU
26h 55m2 stops
$2,387United Airlines
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
16:10 - 07:20RDU-SYD
49h 10m2 stops
09:20 - 15:28SYD-RDU
44h 08m3 stops
$2,395Air Canada
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Thu, 22 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
07:00 - 06:35RDU-SYD
33h 35m1 stop
09:25 - 18:45SYD-RDU
23h 20m1 stop
$2,446Delta
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
18:00 - 07:05RDU-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
09:10 - 17:40SYD-RDU
22h 30m1 stop
$2,532Qantas Airways
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Thu, 22 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
18:00 - 07:05RDU-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
09:10 - 17:40SYD-RDU
22h 30m1 stop
$2,547Qantas Airways
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Wed, 7 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
16:10 - 07:20RDU-SYD
49h 10m2 stops
09:20 - 15:28SYD-RDU
44h 08m2 stops
$2,852Air Canada
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Mon, 1 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul
11:39 - 06:35RDU-SYD
28h 56m2 stops
09:25 - 00:28SYD-RDU
29h 03m2 stops
$3,288Delta
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Thu, 13 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun

Flights from Raleigh to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday 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 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 October, where tickets cost $2,323 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $3,749 and $3,299 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Sydney, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Raleigh to Sydney found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $2,109 on Air New Zealand, followed by United Airlines ($2,310). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,825 on Air Canada and from $2,050 on Qantas Airways.

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Low season

August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,825
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower 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 $1,189 for a one-way ticket and $1,374 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 oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Sydney are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,228 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,352 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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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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 airlines 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 11226 reviews
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
6.7food
7.7boarding
8.1crew
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Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

10.0 ExcellentJacqueline, Apr 2024ORD - NRT
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Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

i suspect i caught flu on this flight as i could hear someone coughing a few rows back and ended up with flu a few days later. also tiresome to have to watch movies on my device by holding up smartphone screen, would have liked to have in seat display.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

The return trip was a customer service disaster. American Airlines needs an overhaul of how they treat their customers.

The flight was fine. All the delays and poor communication and customer service were the worst! We were supposed to arrive in London at 7:10 am. In stead we arrived at 1:30 pm. And now American Airlines refuses to make things right but only sent a canned apology after I contacted customer relations.

The flight was delayed for over four hours due to “maintenance “. Your ground staff made no efforts to avoid my family missing their connecting flight to London. They did not try to reroute them and didn’t even offer meal vouchers without being asked. My daughter, her husband and four children were in the States for our son’s celebration of life service. They experienced rude and unhelpful staff in Asheville. The lack of communication was disgraceful. They missed their connecting flight and the first rebooking. Then the 2nd rebooked flight was delayed by over two hours. They didn’t leave Charlotte until 1:30 AM. Since returning home my granddaughters sleep has been so disrupted that they are overly tired and cry hysterically at bedtime. I have already contacted you regarding compensation but have yet to receive a response. All I’ve received is a canned wrote response. This is not acceptable!!! When my wife and I traveled to England in December on your partner, British Airlines, we were delayed for 4 and one half hours. We missed our connecting train to Leeds and had to pay double. They not only reimbursed our extra train expense, they also refunded half our airfare. And upon our return to the States we were surprised to find that they had upgraded us for free! Now that’s customer service!!! I look forward to a prompt real human response. Sincerely, Jon Cannon

We sat on the plane for 1 hour because the airline was short handed could not be unloading.

Flight delayed 3 times. We were directed to go to a gate across from our gate. The plane wasn't there yet so we had to wait for it to arrive, then deplane everyone and then wait again for the plane to be cleaned. After 45 minuites we were allowed on the plane. The first plane had mechanical issues. The 2nd plane must have had bathroom issues because we did not have any food service whatsoever. No snack or beverage. That made for a long time not to have anything considering that we had just made it to the original gate and we had no time to stop to get food or a drink. Then we didn't want to leave the gate to get food because we wouldn't know how much longer the delay would be. Then the next gate change. Had we been told that the total time would have been aprox 45 min later we would have left to get food and a beverage. We had to wait again for the okay to the pilot to take off so we were on the runway for another 20 min. Overall, we were delayed over 2 hours which felt like 4 hours.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/5Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 20mRDU-SYD
$1,825
21/5Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 17mRDU-SYD
$2,050
21/5Tue
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
28h 23mRDU-SYD
$2,175

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
37h 13mRDU-SYD
30/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 13mSYD-RDU
$43,138

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