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$549+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Raleigh (RDU)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — RDU
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,290
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$549
(Kiwi.com)

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From Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops30h 44mLufthansa
Fri 9/57:50 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops53h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 7/30$1,290
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:10 amPVG - RDU
3 stops66h 58mSWISS
Fri 9/51:22 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 18mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$1,322
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/1211:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/197:03 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops39h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/128:35 amPVG - RDU
3 stops45h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/511:45 amRDU - PVG
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,579
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 9/56:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops46h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,671
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/1212:10 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/137:06 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop34h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,686
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/124:05 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops34h 39mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/138:40 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops29h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,886
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/1212:50 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops38h 31mJapan Airlines
Fri 9/56:25 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,898

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Raleigh 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

11:50 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

7:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops53h 10m

$1,290

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

10:10 am-5:08 pm

3 stops66h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

1:22 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,322

ShanghaiRaleigh

SHA - RDU

SHARDU

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/12

11:30 am-11:51 pm

2 stops24h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/19

7:03 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,376

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

8:35 am-5:38 pm

3 stops45h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

11:45 am-9:40 am

3 stops33h 55m

$1,579

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/11

12:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$1,671

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

12:10 pm-5:15 am

2 stops29h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

7:06 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop34h 39m

$1,686

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

4:05 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops34h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

8:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,886

ShanghaiRaleigh

SHA - RDU

SHARDU

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

12:50 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops38h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/5

6:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,898

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

8:35 am-9:34 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$549

ShanghaiRaleigh

SHA - RDU

SHARDU

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

4:50 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops39h 44m

$609

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Raleigh

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Japan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines from Shanghai to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Raleigh. 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 into for flights to Raleigh from Shanghai?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 2 different airlines.

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

    Lufthansa, at $1,290, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and Qatar Airways. Lufthansa is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $613 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $670 and $675, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Shanghai to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Raleigh. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,110Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,114Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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