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$464+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Sydney (SYD)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SYD
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or March, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$864
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$464
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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February

Average price

$1,748
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/65:25 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/1311:15 amSYD - RDU
1 stop20h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$864
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amRDU - SYD
1 stop32h 50mDelta
Tue 3/111:15 pmSYD - RDU
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/20$996
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/84:35 pmRDU - SYD
2 stops49h 00mAir Canada
Fri 2/1411:20 amSYD - RDU
2 stops38h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$1,227
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:16 pmRDU - SYD
2 stops42h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:00 amSYD - RDU
3 stops51h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,418
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:50 pmRDU - SYD
3 stops33h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/119:40 pmSYD - RDU
2 stops34h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,475
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/19:10 amRDU - SYD
1 stop31h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1510:20 amSYD - RDU
1 stop21h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,555
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:23 amRDU - SYD
2 stops35h 22mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:20 amSYD - RDU
1 stop33h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$1,560
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/245:47 pmRDU - SYD
1 stop23h 13mQantas Airways
Wed 3/55:25 pmSYD - RDU
1 stop39h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,653
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:15 amRDU - SYD
3 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/119:00 pmSYD - RDU
3 stops41h 51mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,795
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 4/2311:20 amRDU - SYD
3 stops52h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/46:05 pmSYD - RDU
3 stops67h 41mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/19$2,475
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:03 amRDU - SYD
3 stops32h 27mLATAM Airlines
Sat 4/512:50 pmSYD - RDU
3 stops46h 07mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/19$3,168
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:41 pmRDU - SYD
3 stops45h 14mBritish Airways
Tue 3/114:20 pmSYD - RDU
3 stops46h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$3,489

Find flights from Raleigh to Sydney within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Sydney 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 January 20, 2025.

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RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

5:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/13

11:15 am-5:03 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$864

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

1:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$996

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/8

4:35 pm-9:35 am

2 stops49h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/14

11:20 am-9:53 am

2 stops38h 33m

$1,227

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

10:16 pm-9:00 am

2 stops42h 44m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-6:54 pm

3 stops51h 54m

$1,418

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops33h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

9:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,475

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/1

9:10 am-6:55 am

1 stop31h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/15

10:20 am-5:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$1,555

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

6:23 am-8:45 am

2 stops35h 22m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/5

11:20 am-5:23 am

1 stop33h 03m

$1,560

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/24

5:47 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/5

5:25 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop39h 41m

$1,653

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

7:15 am-7:00 pm

3 stops43h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

9:00 pm-11:51 pm

3 stops41h 51m

$1,795

RaleighSydney

RDU - SYD

RDUSYD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

11:20 am-5:55 am

3 stops52h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

6:05 pm-11:46 pm

3 stops67h 41m

$2,475

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Sydney

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Sydney

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Sydney. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Sydney in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Sydney. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Sydney flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney 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 Sydney when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, LATAM Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Sydney have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Sydney round-trip?

    Currently priced at $864, American Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Sydney and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $996 and $1,227, respectively. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $687 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $714 and Air Canada from $886 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Sydney (average of $1,051). Flying from Raleigh to Sydney 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 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Sydney

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Sydney. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$939Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,161Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,246Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,316Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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