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$584+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
déc. 27 — janv. 31
ven. 12/27
ven. 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Shanghai are usually found in January or October, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Shanghai

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 décembre 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,229
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$584
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$1,886
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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 décembre 22, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
lun. 12/305:30 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
jeu. 2/137:05 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop17h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,240
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/306:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
ven. 2/76:35 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,308
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
lun. 12/303:55 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops55h 25mCathay Pacific
lun. 2/1010:30 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops33h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$1,535
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/319:30 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
mer. 1/1510:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops43h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,638
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3110:10 amRDU - PVG
2 stops35h 00mCathay Pacific
lun. 2/109:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops26h 54mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$1,667
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/2911:17 amRDU - PVG
2 stops24h 58mANA
lun. 2/102:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 45mANA
Deal found 12/21$1,924
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mar. 12/3112:38 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops39h 12mLufthansa
jeu. 2/61:55 amPVG - RDU
2 stops30h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$2,139
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mar. 12/316:00 amRDU - PVG
3 stops39h 15mAir China
lun. 2/107:00 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops36h 57mAir China
Deal found 12/21$2,185
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mar. 12/316:04 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops28h 41mJapan Airlines
mar. 2/111:10 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops23h 14mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,261
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/305:48 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops31h 32mQatar Airways
sam. 1/1111:45 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops34h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,714
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
lun. 12/306:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops45h 15mEthiopian Air
lun. 2/1011:30 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops56h 27mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$3,138
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/228:11 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
dim. 1/56:10 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$3,216

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated décembre 22, 2024.

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/21

5:31 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/4

6:35 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,229

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/21

7:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/4

5:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$1,240

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 1/19

6:38 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 2/6

8:50 am-11:24 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,247

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 1/25

3:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 2/24

6:10 pm-12:51 am

1 stop19h 41m

$1,272

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 1/25

5:23 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops60h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 2/24

1:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,275

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/31

3:54 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 4/6

12:35 am-10:13 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,367

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 1/25

5:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 2/9

11:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,417

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/28

5:31 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 2/10

10:30 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,440

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

jeu. 5/15

3:19 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops43h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sam. 5/31

12:35 am-11:58 pm

3 stops59h 23m

$1,498

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

jeu. 5/15

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 6/1

6:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$1,530

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Shanghai

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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 December 20, 2024.

Booking 29 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 décembre 22, 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 Wednesday 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 décembre 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

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 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $635. United Airlines flights start at $695 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $724 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated décembre 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,246Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,264Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,266Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,283Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,375Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$1,485Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,617Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$2,044Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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