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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Raleigh (RDU) from $547

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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — RDU
May 13 — May 201
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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 May 8, 2024.

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Average price

$1,911

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$223
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Raleigh?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Raleigh. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh?

Flights from Shanghai to Raleigh lean towards being more expensive in September. Prices are generally better when you fly from Shanghai to Raleigh in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,575.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh (SHA - RDU)?

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap SWISS flights from Shanghai to Raleigh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Shanghai and Raleigh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced SWISS flights heading from Shanghai to Raleigh. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 7/1710:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops42h 56mSWISS
Wed 9/1110:30 amRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$1,464
Thu 10/2410:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 32mSWISS
Wed 11/1312:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$4,537
Thu 10/2410:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 32mSWISS
Thu 11/1412:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$5,125
Thu 10/2410:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 32mSWISS
Fri 11/1512:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$5,131
Wed 10/2310:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 32mSWISS
Wed 11/1312:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 40mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$5,200

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Shanghai to Raleigh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Shanghai and Raleigh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found at this time heading from Shanghai to Raleigh. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 8/510:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 03mLufthansa
Tue 8/203:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,552
Sat 8/1011:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 11mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,637
Fri 8/910:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 05mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,656
Wed 7/1710:55 amPVG - RDU
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Wed 9/117:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,728
Thu 8/811:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 19mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,733
Tue 7/161:40 amPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 02mLufthansa
Wed 9/117:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,805
Fri 8/910:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops42h 06mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops36h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,850
Mon 8/510:55 amPVG - RDU
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Tue 8/203:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,852
Tue 8/61:40 amPVG - RDU
2 stops32h 18mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,870

Shanghai to Raleigh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and Raleigh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Shanghai to Raleigh in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 7/1710:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops42h 56mSWISS
Wed 9/1110:30 amRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/7$1,464
Mon 8/510:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/209:50 amRDU - PVG
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,503
Mon 8/510:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 03mLufthansa
Tue 8/203:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,552
Sat 8/1011:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 11mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,637
Fri 8/910:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops47h 05mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,656
Mon 8/1211:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,725
Wed 7/1710:55 amPVG - RDU
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Wed 9/117:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,728
Thu 8/811:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 19mLufthansa
Fri 5/23:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,733
Tue 7/161:40 amPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 02mLufthansa
Wed 9/117:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,805

One-way flights to Raleigh from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Raleigh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Shanghai to Raleigh. Users needing a return flight from Shanghai to Raleigh should utilize the search form above.
Mon 6/173:10 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$547
Wed 6/1912:35 amPVG - RDU
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$707
Wed 6/2612:35 amPVG - RDU
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$713
Mon 6/1710:25 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$820
Wed 6/1910:25 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops45h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$935
Tue 6/1810:25 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$950
Wed 7/32:55 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,002
Tue 6/188:25 amPVG - RDU
3 stops25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,010
Mon 8/1210:25 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops45h 42mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,034

Find flights from Shanghai to Raleigh within your budget

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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$1,464 - $3,314

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Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/17

2 stops42h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/11

2 stops32h 35m

$1,464

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/5

2 stops47h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/20

2 stops33h 15m

$1,503

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/5

2 stops47h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/20

1 stop35h 10m

$1,552

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/10

2 stops29h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

1 stop35h 10m

$1,637

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/12

2 stops28h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

1 stop35h 10m

$1,725

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/17

1 stop30h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/11

1 stop34h 35m

$2,078

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/16

3 stops35h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/11

2 stops45h 45m

$2,083

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/4

2 stops48h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/20

2 stops23h 20m

$2,294

Shanghai Pu DongRaleigh-Durham

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/10

2 stops40h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

2 stops27h 15m

$3,314

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Noon
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Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Raleigh by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Raleigh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Raleigh is currently $858 while a round-trip flight costs $1,961. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh (average of $223). Flying from Shanghai to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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.

January

$251

February

$238

March

$287

April

$261

May

$256

June

$281

July

$262

August

$226

September

$226

October

$223

November

$263

December

$251

Temperature and rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

RDU

Temperature

41 - 80.6 °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 May 8, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France from Shanghai to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,478 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,458 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to Raleigh for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Raleigh for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just $1,464, but on average you can expect to pay $1,858.

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

    SWISS, at $1,464, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air France. SWISS is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $1,034 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $1,035 and $1,199, respectively.

  • What does SHA to RDU mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) and Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU). Codes like Raleigh-Durham Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Raleigh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to Raleigh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to Raleigh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to Raleigh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Raleigh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to Raleigh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to Raleigh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to Raleigh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to Raleigh flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to Raleigh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
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ANACheapest$1,445Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,848Average$1,910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapest$1,879Average$2,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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