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$432+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Wed 3/18
Wed 3/25
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 February 16, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 9/69:15 am
RDU
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PVG
2 stops37h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/287:20 am
PVG
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RDU
2 stops24h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$987
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/217:13 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops42h 02m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 6/237:20 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops28h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$1,011
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 9/79:15 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops37h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/287:20 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops24h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,015
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 9/97:46 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops29h 29m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/12:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops45h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,017
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:13 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops39h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/307:05 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops38h 12m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,020
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 9/76:39 pm
RDU
-
SHA
2 stops53h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/2810:30 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops37h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 9/67:22 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops33h 03m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/277:20 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops24h 31m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,037
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:39 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops41h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/271:10 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops41h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,057
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 9/47:22 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops29h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/12:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops45h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,066
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:13 am
RDU
-
SHA
2 stops49h 42m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/2310:30 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops37h 29m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/13$1,070
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 9/76:39 pm
RDU
-
SHA
2 stops53h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/110:30 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops37h 53m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$1,072
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:39 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops39h 56m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 2/245:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops37h 22m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/14$1,087

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 February 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,011
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$432
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,451
From Durham to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 February 16, 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 - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

7:13 am-8:55 pm

2 stops49h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,070

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

3:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 09m

$1,227

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

1:25 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

3:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops59h 15m

$1,259

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/5

7:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

10:30 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,262

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

7:13 am-8:55 pm

2 stops49h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,277

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

7:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/16

10:30 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,287

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

2:25 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops44h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

7:10 pm-6:10 am

2 stops47h 00m

$1,306

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

7:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,312

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/24

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,312

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

7:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 09m

$1,312

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 February 13, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $568). 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.

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 February 16, 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
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
1,164 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
9,300 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
11,290 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

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

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 38h 35m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,259. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $568). 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$982Average$1,498FlexibilityNo 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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