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$464+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to China

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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to China flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,040
(Air China)

One-way from

$464
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,269
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Cheapest flights from Durham to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:34 amRDU - SHA
2 stops36h 21mAir China
Tue 9/2311:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 21mAir China
Deal found 9/15$1,037
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:35 amRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,040
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:30 amRDU - SHA
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/288:55 amSHA - RDU
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,040
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:19 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops50h 11mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1010:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops48h 41mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,045
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/174:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,051
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:40 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/237:15 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,052
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:30 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:15 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,089
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:14 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/153:15 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:00 amRDU - PEK
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2310:45 amPEK - RDU
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,100
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:45 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/305:30 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,100
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:14 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/154:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,101
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:30 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/77:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,108

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to China 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/19

6:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/28

8:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,040

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

8:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-7:46 am

2 stops34h 36m

$1,045

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$1,051

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/30

6:03 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

3:15 pm-10:08 am

2 stops31h 53m

$1,089

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

6:14 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

8:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,089

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/30

7:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/30

5:30 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$1,100

RaleighGuangzhou

RDU - CAN

RDUCAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

12:45 pm-8:10 am

2 stops54h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/18

11:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$1,112

RaleighBeijing

RDU - PEK

RDUPEK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops45h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/30

12:50 am-9:53 am

2 stops46h 03m

$1,122

RaleighBeijing

RDU - PEK

RDUPEK

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops61h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

12:50 am-10:51 pm

2 stops59h 01m

$1,126

RaleighBeijing

RDU - PEK

RDUPEK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

2:30 pm-7:15 am

2 stops51h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/22

12:50 am-7:46 am

2 stops43h 56m

$1,159

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to China (average of $1,076). Flying from Durham to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 DU8 to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Durham to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines from Durham to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Durham to China?

    A quick flight from Durham to China can take about 23h 30m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,216. Airlines will cover a distance of 7612 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to China one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Durham to China are American Airlines ($586), United Airlines ($621), and Japan Airlines ($627).

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to China?

    The most popular flight routes from Durham to China are Raleigh-Durham - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Shanghai Pu Dong and Raleigh-Durham - Beijing Capital.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to China 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 Durham to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to China (average of $1,076). Flying from Durham to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 5 airlines flying from Durham to China

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Durham to China. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,119Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$1,515Average$1,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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