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Cheapest return fare
£760
Typical prices: £907-£1,077
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/3Mon 22/3
RDU - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£619
Typical prices: £483-£628
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/1
RDU - SYD • 2 stops
When to travel
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Sydney (RDU-SYD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

Mon, 8 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
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16:49 - 06:55RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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19:15 - 19:39SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
39h 24m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
£760Qantas Airways
Mon, 8 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
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17:30 - 09:00RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
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07:20 - 15:53SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
23h 33m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
£990Qantas Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 09:05RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 22:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
26h 40m1 stop San Francisco
£999United Airlines
Tue, 9 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:21 - 08:35RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 14m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 22:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
25h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
£1,025Multiple Airlines
Tue, 9 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:21 - 10:35RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 14m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 22:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
27h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
£1,025Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 09:05RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
09:15 - 15:48SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
22h 33m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£1,036United Airlines
Mon, 5 Apr - Fri, 16 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 08:40RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane
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09:10 - 16:59SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
21h 49m1 stop Los Angeles
£1,062Qantas Airways
Thu, 28 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:28 - 08:35RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 07m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 06:56SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
37h 01m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
£1,063Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 07:00RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 15:48SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
22h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£1,073United Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:28 - 07:00RDU  Raleigh-Durham-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 21:58SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 38m1 stop San Francisco
£1,096United Airlines
Booking Insights

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?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Raleigh usually cost between £772 and £1,006 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £760 on Qantas Airways (8 Mar–22 Mar).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Sydney?

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Sydney is February, where tickets cost £907 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,409 and £1,066 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Raleigh to Sydney

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£619
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Sydney was £619 for a one-way ticket and £760 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Sydney?

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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.

More options for your flight from Raleigh to Sydney

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