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$509+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,094
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,963
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 July 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/243:55 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop17h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$1,094
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:44 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/711:30 amSHA - RDU
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,167
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:00 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,173
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:49 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 51mSWISS
Mon 11/1711:40 amPVG - RDU
3 stops47h 09mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$1,200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/105:13 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/175:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:00 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/712:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops30h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:17 amRDU - PVG
3 stops39h 48mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/78:05 amPVG - RDU
3 stops44h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:00 amRDU - PVG
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/301:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,350
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:37 amRDU - SHA
2 stops37h 48mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/812:50 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops22h 06mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,376
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:22 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops28h 43mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/51:20 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops42h 47mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$1,450
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:14 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops34h 11mANA
Wed 1/71:40 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops35h 19mANA
Deal found 7/29$2,142
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:45 amRDU - SHA
2 stops34h 10mAir China
Mon 1/56:30 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops42h 04mAir China
Deal found 7/29$4,366

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Shanghai

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Depart

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Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

3:55 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$1,094

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

5:44 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/7

11:30 am-11:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$1,167

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/24

4:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

2:30 am-9:23 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,173

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/30

4:49 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

11:40 am-9:49 pm

3 stops47h 09m

$1,200

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

5:13 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

5:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,216

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

8:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

12:35 am-6:58 pm

2 stops30h 23m

$1,222

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

11:17 am-3:05 pm

3 stops39h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

8:05 am-4:50 pm

3 stops44h 45m

$1,240

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/30

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,350

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

9:37 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/8

12:50 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,376

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

7:22 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$1,450

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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 July 25, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,120). 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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Japan 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Shanghai round-trip from $1,094. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $1,200, and American Airlines, from $1,216. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $635. Users have also found prices from $643 and $695 on Air China and China Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,120). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,103Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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