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$493+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,045
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$493
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,297
From Raleigh-Durham to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/288:00 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/204:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,032
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/85:25 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1011:05 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops37h 39mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,045
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/229:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Wed 10/295:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$1,111
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/81:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/92:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/188:40 amRDU - PVG
1 stop41h 25mAir Canada
Sun 10/53:55 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$1,161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 10/129:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:25 amPVG - RDU
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:01 amRDU - PVG
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/195:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,163
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/166:03 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/304:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops36h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:07 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:46 amRDU - PVG
1 stop44h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/17:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,196
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/187:01 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 04mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/51:20 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops46h 58mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/10$1,199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Mon 10/139:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/229:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,214

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

5:31 pm-10:55 am

2 stops28h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,021

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

2:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/9

8:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,021

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

6:24 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops52h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$1,198

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/8

9:32 am-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/10

1:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,224

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/30

9:37 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/31

1:35 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 23m

$1,226

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/28

9:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops47h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/20

10:30 pm-12:39 am

2 stops39h 09m

$1,226

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

9:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

5:35 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,227

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-1:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/29

8:55 am-2:08 pm

3 stops41h 13m

$1,228

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

7:43 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/2

1:20 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$1,255

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/31

1:35 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops44h 23m

$1,261

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Raleigh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 RDU to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Raleigh to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Shanghai in 41h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Air Canada to get the fastest option. 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 flying from Raleigh to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Shanghai round-trip from $1,037. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,101, and United Airlines, from $1,105. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Raleigh to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 3 airlines flying from Raleigh to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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