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$496+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Shanghai, 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mer. 10/15
mer. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Shanghai are usually found in September or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated septembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,045
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$496
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,166
From Durham to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septembre 15, 2025.

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.
dim. 10/267:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 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.
ven. 12/56:40 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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 9/14. 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.
mar. 9/307:45 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 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 9/14. 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.
mer. 10/296:30 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
ven. 11/77:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,108
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.
ven. 12/56:14 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/2310:30 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops43h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,108
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/3010:36 amRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 19mAir China
jeu. 10/307:15 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops40h 26mAir China
Deal found 9/14$1,115
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/165:13 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 37mAmerican Airlines
sam. 9/205:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,163
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/145:13 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 37mAmerican Airlines
sam. 9/205:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops27h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,167
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/187:22 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 43mCathay Pacific
dim. 10/55:40 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops42h 38mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/13$1,191
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/187:22 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops28h 43mCathay Pacific
dim. 10/51:20 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops46h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/13$1,191
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/165:13 amRDU - PVG
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
sam. 9/205:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,204
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/229:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
ven. 10/315:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops32h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$1,210

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Shanghai 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 septembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 2/4

8:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 2/18

10:10 am-7:46 am

2 stops34h 36m

$1,045

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 10/26

7:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 11/17

4:30 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$1,051

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 9/30

7:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 10/30

5:30 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$1,100

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

ven. 12/5

6:14 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/23

10:30 pm-5:16 am

2 stops43h 46m

$1,108

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 9/30

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 10/30

1:30 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$1,216

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

jeu. 10/30

1:45 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 11/14

5:35 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,223

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 10/12

9:25 am-3:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 10/22

1:20 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 38m

$1,241

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 10/22

9:25 am-3:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven. 10/31

4:35 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops41h 23m

$1,241

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 10/4

9:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 10/12

8:10 pm-9:34 am

2 stops25h 24m

$1,325

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 10/29

10:53 am-2:35 pm

3 stops39h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven. 11/7

1:50 pm-10:51 pm

3 stops46h 01m

$1,338

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/13

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durham to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septembre 15, 2025.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated septembre 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Durham to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Durham to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Durham to Shanghai 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. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 3 airlines flying from Durham to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Shanghai. 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 septembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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