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$490+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/59:32 amRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 03mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/121:45 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops43h 34mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/30$1,039
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/57:00 amRDU - SHA
2 stops40h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/121:35 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops43h 44mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/30$1,039
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:20 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:30 amPVG - CLT
2 stops25h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/285:36 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 14mDelta
Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops37h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,050
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 10/316:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1112:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops44h 29mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/29$1,089
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/175:20 pmCLT - SHA
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/205:30 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,118
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/175:39 pmCLT - SHA
3 stops32h 36mChina Southern
Thu 11/208:50 amSHA - CLT
3 stops36h 09mChina Southern
Deal found 10/29$1,125
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/289:32 amRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 58mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/58:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/30$1,139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:39 pmRDU - PVG
3 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/32:20 amPVG - RDU
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,149
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:59 amRDU - SHA
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:30 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:35 pmRDU - PVG
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:30 amPVG - RDU
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/196:00 amCLT - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Wed 11/265:30 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop17h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,185

Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,038
(oojo)

One-way from

$490
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,424
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Shanghai that are best for you.

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

6:03 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/22

10:30 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$1,038

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:03 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

8:35 am-9:33 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$1,039

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:03 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

1:20 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$1,039

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

7:18 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops35h 48m

$1,039

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/28

7:39 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops18h 18m

$1,050

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/17

5:39 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops32h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/20

8:50 am-7:59 am

3 stops36h 09m

$1,125

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/27

10:59 am-10:55 am

2 stops34h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/4

4:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,159

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/11

5:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-8:42 am

2 stops27h 42m

$1,168

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/19

5:23 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-6:21 am

2 stops24h 56m

$1,189

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/17

6:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,189

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Shanghai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Shanghai (average of $488). Flying from North Carolina 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 NC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from North Carolina to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Shanghai?

    Departing from North Carolina to Shanghai will take you 18h 41m. The distance between North Carolina and Shanghai is about 7513 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 North Carolina to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $637. Users have also found prices from $637 and $1,074 on American Airlines and Air China, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Shanghai?

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Shanghai Pu Dong or Charlotte Douglas - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from North Carolina to Shanghai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Shanghai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Shanghai (average of $488). Flying from North Carolina 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 5 airlines flying from North Carolina to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,147Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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