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$529+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Shanghai, China

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RDU — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,071
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$529
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,396
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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 January 21, 2025.

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.
Mon 3/316:25 amRDU - PVG
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/88:10 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,092
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.
Fri 2/217:20 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Sat 3/87:05 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop17h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,101
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:43 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop35h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/146:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop28h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,102
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.
Tue 3/45:41 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops29h 04mJapan Airlines
Tue 3/111:10 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops22h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,221
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/45:41 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:20 amPVG - RDU
3 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,265
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.
Tue 3/46:15 amRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/111:30 pmSHA - RDU
3 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,279
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/273:54 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 26mQatar Airways
Mon 4/2812:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops33h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,331
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:45 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/712:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop39h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,498
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/125:37 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 43mCathay Pacific
Wed 2/191:35 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops42h 18mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,542
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/56:32 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops33h 38mKorean Air
Sun 2/96:25 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops35h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 1/20$1,563
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/216:10 amRDU - PVG
2 stops26h 15mANA
Mon 2/32:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 39mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,592
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.
Fri 5/94:50 pmRDU - PVG
3 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/2512:35 amPVG - RDU
3 stops59h 11mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,605

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 January 21, 2025.

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

5:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$1,071

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/31

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

12:10 pm-5:23 am

1 stop29h 13m

$1,092

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/21

6:47 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/9

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,106

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:41 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

1:10 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops22h 21m

$1,221

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:41 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

11:20 am-9:53 am

3 stops34h 33m

$1,265

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

6:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

1:30 pm-9:43 am

3 stops32h 13m

$1,279

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

4:09 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

12:35 am-9:24 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,310

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/31

7:46 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops55h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/14

11:35 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$1,514

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/12

5:37 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/19

1:35 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,542

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

6:32 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/9

6:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,563

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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 January 17, 2025.

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 $1,843). 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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Shanghai, such as American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air China. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $559. Delta flights start at $565 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $631 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 $1,843). 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 8 airlines flying from Durham to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,200Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,246Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,274Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,283Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,485Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$2,044Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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