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$668+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,062
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$668
(Air Canada)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,823
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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 11/215:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops40h 00mAir Canada
Fri 1/22:00 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,062
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops34h 37mLufthansa
Mon 1/57:51 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops55h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,170
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 11/2211:40 amPVG - RDU
2 stops46h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/34:20 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 10/115:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop18h 24mDelta
Sat 10/186:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop31h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 11/226:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:52 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 11/241:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,295
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops31h 12mQatar Airways
Sat 10/185:05 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,350
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 10/1110:10 amPVG - RDU
3 stops47h 33mSWISS
Sat 10/181:11 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 29mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,368
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 10/118:55 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/189:00 amRDU - SHA
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,445
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:20 amPVG - RDU
3 stops35h 39mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/186:00 amRDU - PVG
3 stops45h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$1,711
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:05 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop31h 05mAir France
Sun 1/46:20 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 45mAir France
Deal found 6/10$1,812
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2712:50 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops30h 03mJapan Airlines
Sun 8/37:02 amRDU - SHA
2 stops40h 23mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,116

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/21

5:50 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/2

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,062

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

12:10 am-11:41 pm

2 stops36h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

7:51 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,170

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/22

11:40 am-9:19 pm

2 stops46h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

4:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,192

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

5:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

6:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,254

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/22

6:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop19h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

6:52 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,270

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

8:25 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/5

6:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,295

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

12:35 am-7:47 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

5:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,350

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

10:10 am-9:43 pm

3 stops47h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

1:11 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 29m

$1,368

ShanghaiRaleigh

SHA - RDU

SHARDU

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/11

8:55 am-9:53 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

9:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,445

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

12:20 am-11:59 pm

3 stops35h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-3:45 pm

3 stops45h 45m

$1,711

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh

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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
3,264 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
7,950 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

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 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?

    Air Canada, at $1,062, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Delta. Air Canada is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $668 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 Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $749 and $876, 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 $294). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,110Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,114Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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