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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Raleigh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Raleigh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Return from

$2,052

One-way from

$797

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,432
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 96h 30m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 51m total
  • Sydney to Raleigh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($450 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Mon 2/608:55SYD - RDU
2 stops52h 51mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/620:41RDU - SYD
2 stops43h 39mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,052
Mon 2/610:20SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/619:08RDU - SYD
1 stop21h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,182
Wed 14/508:45SYD - RDU
2 stops27h 31mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/609:20RDU - SYD
2 stops33h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/4$2,299
Thu 15/509:25SYD - RDU
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Mon 2/606:35RDU - SYD
1 stop34h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/4$2,477
Wed 14/509:10SYD - RDU
1 stop21h 09mQantas Airways
Mon 2/617:21RDU - SYD
1 stop23h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/4$2,586
Thu 15/520:55SYD - RDU
3 stops40h 26mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/606:00RDU - SYD
3 stops47h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,666
Wed 14/509:20SYD - RDU
3 stops50h 20mAir Canada
Tue 3/609:00RDU - SYD
2 stops56h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4$2,675
Sun 25/513:15SYD - RDU
3 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/608:50RDU - SYD
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$3,010
Wed 14/518:05SYD - RDU
3 stops67h 16mSingapore Airlines
Tue 3/616:53RDU - SYD
3 stops36h 22mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4$5,128

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

08:55-23:46

2 stops52h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/6

20:41-06:20

2 stops43h 39m

$2,052

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

10:20-18:02

1 stop21h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/6

19:08-06:55

1 stop21h 47m

$2,182

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

08:45-22:16

2 stops27h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/6

09:20-08:45

2 stops33h 25m

$2,299

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:25-19:40

1 stop24h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/6

17:21-06:35

2 stops23h 14m

$2,477

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

09:10-16:19

1 stop21h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/6

17:21-07:05

1 stop23h 44m

$2,586

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

20:55-23:21

3 stops40h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/6

06:00-19:00

3 stops47h 00m

$2,666

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

09:20-21:40

3 stops50h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/6

09:00-07:20

2 stops56h 20m

$2,675

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

13:15-09:12

3 stops33h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/6

08:50-08:45

3 stops33h 55m

$3,010

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

18:05-23:21

3 stops67h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/6

16:53-19:15

3 stops36h 22m

$5,128

SydneyRaleigh

SYD - RDU

SYDRDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

06:00-12:51

3 stops44h 51m

$797

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Best time to book a flight to Raleigh

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When is the best time to book a flight to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Raleigh is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Raleigh?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Raleigh takes 21 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Raleigh from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Raleigh?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,016

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,207

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $930

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,049

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Raleigh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Raleigh are Air Canada, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 74.0 - 119.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 119.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 74.0 mm.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Raleigh. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,912 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
463 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

FAQs about flying to Raleigh

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh?

    If you book a flight to Raleigh, you will be flying into Raleigh-Durham, which is the city’s only airport. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is located 17.8 km from the centre of Raleigh.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Raleigh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Raleigh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Raleigh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Raleigh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Raleigh?

    Raleigh-Durham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Raleigh. One-way flights to Raleigh-Durham typically cost $40, while return flights cost around $850.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Raleigh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Raleigh, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Raleigh-Durham have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Raleigh-Durham can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Raleigh-Durham?

    Yes. Raleigh-Durham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.6 km away from Raleigh-Durham).

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