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$588+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Australia

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SYD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$932
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$588
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,292
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:00 amRDU - SYD
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Sun 5/259:20 amSYD - RDU
2 stops39h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 3/6$932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1310:24 amRDU - BNE
2 stops30h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/2610:40 amBNE - RDU
2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,024
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:00 amRDU - BNE
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Sun 5/2510:00 amBNE - RDU
2 stops38h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 3/6$1,064
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:40 amRDU - MEL
2 stops36h 25mAir Canada
Fri 9/196:00 amMEL - RDU
2 stops29h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 3/7$1,368
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:25 amRDU - MEL
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/58:30 pmMEL - RDU
2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,373
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:30 amRDU - PER
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 4/2810:45 pmPER - RDU
2 stops36h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,403
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:48 amRDU - SYD
2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/239:10 amSYD - RDU
2 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,405
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:25 amRDU - BNE
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2110:00 amBNE - RDU
2 stops43h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,504
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:48 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop23h 17mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/239:10 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,512
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Tue 5/133:43 pmRDU - MEL
1 stop23h 17mQantas Airways
Tue 8/53:05 pmMEL - RDU
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,530
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:57 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop24h 03mQantas Airways
Tue 11/1111:15 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:14 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/99:10 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,540

Find flights from Raleigh to Australia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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Raleigh

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Australia

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Return

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RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/25

9:20 am-10:43 am

2 stops39h 23m

$932

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

9:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 5/25

10:00 am-10:43 am

2 stops38h 43m

$1,064

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/27

6:34 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 46m

Brisbane

Fri 4/11

10:30 am-9:36 am

2 stops37h 06m

$1,278

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

11:25 am-11:25 am

3 stops34h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 8/5

8:30 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,373

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/12

11:25 am-11:05 am

3 stops33h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 8/5

8:30 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,385

RaleighPerth

RDU - PER

RDUPER

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/21

5:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops49h 10m

Perth

Mon 4/28

10:45 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,403

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

8:48 am-7:05 am

2 stops32h 17m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

9:10 am-9:11 am

2 stops38h 01m

$1,405

RaleighBrisbane

RDU - BNE

RDUBNE

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/11

11:25 am-10:40 am

3 stops33h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 8/21

10:00 am-3:19 pm

2 stops43h 19m

$1,504

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

5:48 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 17m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/23

9:10 am-4:33 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$1,512

RaleighMelbourne

RDU - MEL

RDUMEL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

3:43 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 17m

Melbourne

Tue 8/5

3:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,530

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from Raleigh to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to Australia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Raleigh to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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
1,439 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,226 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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
1,282 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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
8,024 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,714 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Australia?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Australia, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Australia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $593. Air Canada flights start at $891 while deals on American Airlines start at $948 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Raleigh to Australia are Raleigh-Durham - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Raleigh-Durham - Brisbane and Raleigh-Durham - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from Raleigh to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Raleigh to Australia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$874Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$934Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$937Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,316Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,379Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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