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$494+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:35 amRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 30mAir China
Mon 12/19:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 44mAir China
Deal found 11/11$1,096
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/310:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops48h 41mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,104
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:32 amRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 03mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/38:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$1,159
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/2110:35 amRDU - PVG
2 stops47h 45mAir China
Mon 12/19:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 44mAir China
Deal found 11/11$1,189
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:02 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 13mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/37:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops26h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$1,209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 11/165:30 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Mon 12/16:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop18h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 11/177:08 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops31h 12mDelta
Sat 11/296:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops27h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 11/175:30 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Sun 11/305:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop31h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 11/165:30 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Sun 11/305:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop28h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,220
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:25 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 35mAir Canada
Mon 12/15:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 11/11$1,221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 11/185:41 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 19mDelta
Sun 11/305:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop28h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 11/195:15 amRDU - PVG
2 stops23h 45mDelta
Sun 11/305:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop28h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,225

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 November 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,034
(oojo)

One-way from

$494
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,299
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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Durham

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops61h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/16

10:30 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops35h 48m

$1,041

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

1:25 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops61h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

5:35 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,201

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/16

5:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$1,214

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/4

6:19 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

8:55 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,218

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$1,218

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

10:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/16

8:55 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops30h 08m

$1,218

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

2:45 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops42h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/17

4:50 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops42h 54m

$1,244

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

7:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/17

10:15 am-11:02 pm

1 stop24h 47m

$1,260

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/18

9:32 am-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/30

10:30 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,389

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/4

7:35 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,709

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/10

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Shanghai

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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 November 7, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $718). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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 November 12, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the morning.

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 November 12, 2025.
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
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
1,057 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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

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  • How long is the flight from Durham to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Durham to Shanghai can take about 20h 50m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,214. 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $718). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,341). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,147Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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