Shanghai

$496+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
Jul 25 — Aug 11
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Shanghai

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 June 25, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/106:00 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/1912:35 am
PVG
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RDU
2 stops30h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:00 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/2012:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops47h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,220
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/98:04 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops38h 36m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/1512:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops47h 27m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$1,223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/65:20 pm
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop32h 45m
Air Canada
Tue 7/213:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop36h 26m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/20$1,242
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 8/44:00 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops34h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 8/183:55 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops35h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/22$1,250
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/15:20 pm
RDU
-
PVG
1 stop32h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 7/276:10 pm
PVG
-
RDU
1 stop33h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/20$1,251
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 11/41:20 pm
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops37h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 11/265:35 pm
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops39h 58m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/21$1,253
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
RDU
-
PVG
2 stops27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/1012:35 am
PVG
-
RDU
2 stops30h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/23$1,256
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 9/54:37 pm
RDU
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SHA
2 stops40h 18m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/2110:30 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops33h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/24$1,397
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Mon 9/79:41 am
RDU
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SHA
2 stops38h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 9/254:50 pm
SHA
-
RDU
2 stops43h 01m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/22$1,403
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 12/18:00 am
RDU
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SHA
2 stops39h 25m
ANA
Tue 12/151:40 pm
SHA
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RDU
2 stops35h 53m
ANA
Deal found 6/22$1,418
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/272:43 pm
RDU
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SHA
2 stops33h 02m
Japan Airlines
Tue 11/171:10 pm
SHA
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RDU
2 stops23h 16m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,428

Find 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 June 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,216
(oojo)

One-way from

$496
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,841
From Raleigh-Durham to Shanghai
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/1

5:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/27

6:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,254

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/5

5:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/20

3:55 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,317

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/20

10:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

11:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,320

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/20

4:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

6:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop38h 36m

$1,336

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

9:41 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

4:50 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops43h 01m

$1,403

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/15

6:38 am-7:50 pm

1 stop25h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/29

9:55 am-11:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,434

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

6:33 am-7:50 pm

1 stop25h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

9:55 am-5:56 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$1,434

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

8:06 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

1:35 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$1,443

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/7

6:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/22

5:30 pm-10:31 am

2 stops29h 01m

$1,447

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/22

4:37 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

1:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops46h 31m

$1,453

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $563). Flying from Raleigh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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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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 June 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Cathay Pacific, andAmerican 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.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 32h 45m. Fly via Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, or ANA 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 $637. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $949, and American Airlines, from $1,215. These flights start at 57% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $563). Flying from Raleigh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 June 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$949Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,215Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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