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$626+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/168:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 2/191:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop20h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$883
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 4/67:35 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/911:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 3/211:00 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3010:25 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops36h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,081
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 4/2210:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/711:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,083
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:40 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops34h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 4/73:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops34h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,128
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:40 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops34h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 4/243:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops34h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,139
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 3/16:29 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops52h 06m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/315:40 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops40h 11m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/25$1,152
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 2/246:29 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops52h 06m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/35:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops41h 21m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/25$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 4/227:26 pm
RDU
-
SHA
2 stops32h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/71:20 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops46h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$1,237
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 8/47:29 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops29h 46m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 8/227:05 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops41h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/25$1,247
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/55:30 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop20h 50m
Delta
Tue 2/105:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop19h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,261
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/34:00 pm
RDU
-
SHA
2 stops39h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/104:35 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops37h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/25$1,262

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 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$883
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$626
(Gurufare)

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 26, 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

Mon 2/16

8:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$888

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

7:26 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops46h 39m

$1,237

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

6:39 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,337

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

7:28 am-12:05 pm

2 stops40h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:20 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 38m

$1,374

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

10:37 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops45h 16m

$1,399

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

5:38 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

5:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,413

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

6:04 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

9:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,445

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/31

3:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/29

10:05 am-5:09 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,502

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/31

3:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/1

10:05 am-5:09 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,502

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/17

6:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

9:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,503

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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.

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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 January 26, 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
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
1,144 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
9,204 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
11,195 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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 21h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $883. 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 26, 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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