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$499+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SHA
avr. 7 — avr. 141
lun. 4/7
lun. 4/14
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated avril 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$935
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,586
From Durham to Shanghai
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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 avril 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
mer. 9/105:25 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
mer. 9/245:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$935
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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. 4/287:20 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 05mDelta
mar. 5/63:45 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,015
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
sam. 5/310:35 amRDU - PVG
2 stops48h 15mAir China
lun. 5/196:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops40h 56mAir China
Deal found 3/31$1,061
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
lun. 4/285:48 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops37h 57mJapan Airlines
lun. 5/54:05 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops43h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,141
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
mar. 5/137:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/1912:05 amPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jeu. 5/16:10 amRDU - PVG
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/1912:10 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop21h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,227
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
mer. 10/89:45 amRDU - PVG
3 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines
mer. 11/121:50 pmPVG - RDU
3 stops46h 17mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,294
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
lun. 4/286:00 amRDU - PVG
2 stops30h 35mANA
lun. 5/51:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops24h 10mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,303
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jeu. 5/15:48 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops29h 37mJapan Airlines
lun. 5/1912:50 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops39h 29mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,313
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 12/164:55 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 05mAir Canada
jeu. 1/225:50 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops29h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,357
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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. 4/296:09 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 11mQatar Airways
mer. 5/2112:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,377
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
lun. 5/56:15 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
lun. 5/1911:00 amPVG - RDU
1 stop38h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,449

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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 avril 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Durham

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 9/10

5:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 9/24

5:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

$935

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 4/28

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/6

3:45 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$1,015

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 5/3

10:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops48h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/19

6:50 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops40h 56m

$1,061

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 4/28

5:48 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/5

4:05 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,141

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 5/13

7:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/19

12:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,217

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

jeu. 5/1

6:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/19

12:10 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$1,227

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 4/28

6:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/5

1:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,303

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

jeu. 5/1

5:48 pm-11:25 am

2 stops29h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 5/19

12:50 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,313

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 4/29

6:09 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 5/21

12:35 am-11:53 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$1,377

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 5/5

6:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/19

11:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$1,449

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Shanghai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 avril 2, 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 avril 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $535. Delta flights start at $538 while deals on United Airlines start at $565 one-way.

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

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Durham to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 6 airlines flying from Durham to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 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 avril 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,128Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,274Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$2,044Average$2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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