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$428+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Shanghai

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 January 28, 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
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RDU
1 stop32h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$874
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.
Wed 2/185:15 am
CLT
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PVG
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 3/76:25 pm
PVG
-
CLT
1 stop26h 08m
American 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.
Sun 2/156:18 am
RDU
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PVG
2 stops23h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 3/41:30 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop20h 54m
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.
Wed 2/188:45 am
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
3 stops30h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$888
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:45 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops34h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$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
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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 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
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PVG
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/911:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,043

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$874
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$428
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,411
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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 January 28, 2026.
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 - 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-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$883

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

8:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

1:30 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$883

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/16

8:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$883

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

8:55 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$888

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/10

7:24 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

8:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,102

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

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

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

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,153

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,153

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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 $1,264). 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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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 21h. The distance between North Carolina and Shanghai is about 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 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 $484. Users have also found prices from $522 and $558 on American Airlines and United Airlines, 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 $1,264). 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 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,317FlexibilityNo 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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