What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Raleigh?

Qantas Airways operates the most flights from New Zealand to Raleigh at 0 per week, and for this route Qantas Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Raleigh. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

How far is Raleigh-Durham from Raleigh city centre?

Raleigh-Durham is 17.6 km from Raleigh city centre.

How do I know if a flight to Raleigh is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Raleigh is around $2,040 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What is the cheapest flight to Raleigh?

Wellington to Raleigh is the cheapest route at $1,980 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Auckland to Raleigh is the most popular connection with return deals from $2,191.

How much is a flight to Raleigh?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Raleigh costs $2,430, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Wellington average $2,447, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $2,478.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Raleigh?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Raleigh at $2,160 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,603.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Raleigh?

Afternoon flights to Raleigh are the cheapest at $2,144 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,574.

What is a good deal for flights to Raleigh?

Flights under $2,040 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Raleigh at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Auckland $1,978.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Raleigh?

Qantas Airways is the most popular airline flying to Raleigh among KAYAK users, followed by Delta and Air New Zealand.

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$2,464United Airlines

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15:50 - 10:43AKL Auckland Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

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23h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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$1,980United Airlines

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45h 50m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,982United Airlines

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06:00 - 22:30WLG Wellington-RDU Raleigh-Durham

34h 30m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

08:15 - 00:05RDU Raleigh-Durham-WLG Wellington

45h 50m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,984United Airlines

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06:00 - 04:53AKL Auckland Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

40h 53m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

16:41 - 09:25RDU Raleigh-Durham-AKL Auckland Intl

22h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,191Qantas Airways

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06:00 - 17:06AKL Auckland Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 06m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

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22h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,214American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

06:05 - 17:06WLG Wellington-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 01m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

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13:20 - 15:54AKL Auckland Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

20h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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46h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,435Qantas Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

06:00 - 22:30WLG Wellington-RDU Raleigh-Durham

34h 30m2 stops Melbourne San Francisco

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32h 25m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

$2,464United Airlines

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36h 53m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

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23h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,497United Airlines

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16:10 - 05:33WLG Wellington-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 23m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

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What is the cheapest flight to Raleigh?: Wellington to Raleigh is the cheapest route at $1,980 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Auckland to Raleigh is the most popular connection with return deals from $2,191.
How much is a flight to Raleigh? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Raleigh from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Raleigh costs $2,430, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Wellington average $2,447, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $2,478.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Raleigh?: Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Raleigh at $2,160 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,603.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Raleigh? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Raleigh are the cheapest at $2,144 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,574.
What is a good deal for flights to Raleigh?: Flights under $2,040 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Raleigh at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,978.

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How do I know if a flight to Raleigh is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Raleigh is around $2,040 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How far is Raleigh-Durham from Raleigh city centre?
Raleigh-Durham is 17.6 km from Raleigh city centre.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Raleigh?
Qantas Airways operates the most flights from New Zealand to Raleigh at 0 per week, and for this route Qantas Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Raleigh. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Raleigh, a good return fare is around $2,040. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Raleigh in September. Return fares historically average $2,144, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to midday to save up to $430 on a return flight. Midday flights to Raleigh average $2,144 compared to $2,574 for morning flights.

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