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$505+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Raleigh (RDU)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — RDU
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,165
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$505
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,562
From Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/105:05 amRDU - PVG
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,165
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2012:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/107:15 amRDU - PVG
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,248
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2111:50 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop25h 55mLufthansa
Mon 8/253:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop32h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,296
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2111:40 amPVG - RDU
2 stops46h 38mSWISS
Mon 3/105:12 pmRDU - PVG
3 stops51h 13mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$1,337
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2110:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 3/94:29 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops28h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,343
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 33mANA
Sun 3/96:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 25mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,379
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 12mJapan Airlines
Mon 3/105:43 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 22mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,391
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 36mChina Eastern
Sun 3/96:00 amRDU - PVG
1 stop23h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$1,475
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:10 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops22h 21mJapan Airlines
Sun 3/305:45 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops29h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/221:30 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/106:23 amRDU - PVG
1 stop24h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,611
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/227:05 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Mon 3/105:45 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,618
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/214:50 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops41h 24mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/274:50 pmRDU - PVG
3 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,709

Find flights from Shanghai to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Raleigh 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 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

6:10 pm-12:51 am

1 stop19h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,165

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/20

12:55 am-7:04 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

7:15 am-7:45 am

2 stops36h 30m

$1,248

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

12:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

5:42 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,314

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

11:40 am-9:18 pm

2 stops46h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:12 pm-8:25 am

3 stops51h 13m

$1,337

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

10:55 am-4:50 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

4:29 pm-9:10 am

2 stops28h 41m

$1,343

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/20

2:30 am-2:03 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,379

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/22

6:35 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops35h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:43 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 22m

$1,391

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

1:10 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop19h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,475

ShanghaiRaleigh

SHA - RDU

SHARDU

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/24

1:10 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/30

5:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,522

ShanghaiRaleigh

PVG - RDU

PVGRDU

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/22

1:30 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

6:23 am-6:45 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$1,611

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Raleigh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Raleigh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines and United Airlines from Shanghai to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Raleigh. 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 into for flights to Raleigh from Shanghai?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 2 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,165, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and SWISS. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $713 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $746 and $812, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Shanghai to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Raleigh. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,253Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,414Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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