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$436+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Shanghai, China

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RDU — SHA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) 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 November 21, 2024.

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$436
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:10 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Wed 12/255:30 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/21$1,716
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/710:19 amRDU - PVG
2 stops25h 56mANA
Tue 12/242:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 58mANA
Deal found 11/21$1,728
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/74:05 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop29h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/241:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops34h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$1,749
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:10 amRDU - PVG
2 stops47h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/88:25 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops39h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,744
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/142:33 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/412:10 amPVG - RDU
2 stops36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$3,174
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops45h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/2511:30 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops51h 39mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$3,226
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:20 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 45mAir France
Sun 1/510:05 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops37h 26mAir France
Deal found 11/21$3,329
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/224:15 pmRDU - SHA
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/52:20 pmSHA - RDU
3 stops35h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$3,529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:35 amRDU - SHA
2 stops50h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/51:35 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops35h 47mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$3,613
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:35 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 1/81:10 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops23h 14mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/21$4,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/2412:10 amPVG - RDU
3 stops60h 41mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/21$4,238
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:00 amRDU - PVG
3 stops39h 15mAir China
Mon 3/37:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops36h 55mAir China
Deal found 11/21$5,890

Find flights from Durham to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/7

8:05 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops57h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/25

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,243

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/21

6:27 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/5

6:35 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,246

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

5:31 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/6

1:10 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$1,258

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/7

6:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/25

5:30 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,266

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/4

6:35 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,280

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/19

5:31 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/5

1:10 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,280

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,286

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/14

6:27 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/28

6:10 pm-12:38 am

1 stop19h 28m

$1,295

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/21

9:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

10:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$1,350

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/21

5:37 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/4

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,464

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Durham to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 DU8 to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Shanghai as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,457 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Japan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $615. Delta flights start at $635 while deals on American Airlines start at $665 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 10 airlines flying from Durham to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,246Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,264Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,375Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,431Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,485Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,617Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,627Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$2,044Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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