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$428+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Shanghai

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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/155:00 am
RDU
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PVG
2 stops22h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:25 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop32h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/156:29 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops23h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 3/41:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops23h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$883
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/196:29 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops23h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 3/91:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops21h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$888
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/196:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:25 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop29h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$889
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/178:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 2/281:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/1810:31 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops43h 14m
United Airlines
Fri 2/271:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$895
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/164:47 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops37h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 2/258:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
3 stops30h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$900
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Air China
Wed 2/251:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop20h 54m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$903
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/198:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Air China
Wed 3/41:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop23h 14m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$933
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 1/312:45 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops52h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/210:10 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops50h 42m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,058
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop20h 40m
Japan Airlines
Wed 3/46:25 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops29h 27m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,060
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:26 pm
RDU
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SHA
2 stops32h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/41:20 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops44h 38m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$1,149

Find flight deals from Durham to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$874
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$428
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,411
From Durham to Shanghai
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

6:29 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

1:30 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$883

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

8:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

1:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$883

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

7:26 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 38m

$1,149

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

5:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:00 pm-8:52 am

2 stops27h 52m

$1,158

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-8:52 am

2 stops27h 52m

$1,158

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Shanghai

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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 January 23, 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $742). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to Shanghai?

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Cathay Pacific, and United 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
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Durham to Shanghai can take about 20h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,153. 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $538. Delta flights start at $538 while deals on United Airlines start at $558 one-way.

  • 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.

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

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $742). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,264). 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 4 airlines flying from Durham to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,147Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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