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$529+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Shanghai, China

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RDU — SHA
janv. 26 — févr. 21
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The best prices from Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Shanghai

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

Round-trip from

$1,071
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$559
(United Airlines)

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July

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January

Average price

$1,396
From Raleigh-Durham to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

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.
mer. 4/235:05 amRDU - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/65:00 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,071
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.
lun. 3/316:25 amRDU - PVG
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/88:10 pmPVG - RDU
2 stops35h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,092
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sam. 2/157:20 amRDU - PVG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
lun. 3/37:05 pmPVG - RDU
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,101
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.
mar. 3/45:41 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops29h 04mJapan Airlines
mar. 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.
mar. 3/45:41 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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.
mar. 3/46:15 amRDU - SHA
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/111:30 pmSHA - RDU
3 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,279
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/234:09 pmRDU - PVG
2 stops36h 21mQatar Airways
lun. 5/512:35 amPVG - RDU
2 stops32h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,310
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.
lun. 3/313:40 pmRDU - PVG
1 stop32h 30mLufthansa
mar. 4/81:00 amPVG - RDU
2 stops30h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,489
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.
mer. 2/125:37 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 43mCathay Pacific
mer. 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.
mer. 2/56:32 pmRDU - SHA
2 stops33h 38mKorean Air
dim. 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.
mer. 2/126:33 amRDU - PVG
2 stops29h 42mANA
mar. 2/182:30 amPVG - RDU
2 stops26h 09mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,592
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.
jeu. 3/66:00 amRDU - SHA
2 stops41h 25mANA
jeu. 3/131:40 pmSHA - RDU
2 stops36h 33mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,674

Find flights from Raleigh to Shanghai within your budget

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

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RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 4/23

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/6

5:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$1,071

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/31

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/8

12:10 pm-5:23 am

1 stop29h 13m

$1,092

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

ven. 2/21

6:47 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 3/9

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,106

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/4

5:41 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/11

1:10 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops22h 21m

$1,221

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/4

5:41 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/11

11:20 am-9:53 am

3 stops34h 33m

$1,265

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/4

6:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/11

1:30 pm-9:43 am

3 stops32h 13m

$1,279

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 4/23

4:09 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/5

12:35 am-9:24 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,310

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/31

7:46 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops55h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 4/14

11:35 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$1,514

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 2/12

5:37 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 2/19

1:35 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,542

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 2/5

6:32 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 2/9

6:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,563

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 janvier 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 janvier 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta from Raleigh to Shanghai to help guide your decision. 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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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 Raleigh to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Shanghai round-trip from $1,071. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,092, and Delta, from $1,101. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $559. Users have also found prices from $631 and $636 on Japan Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Shanghai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,246Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$1,266Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,283Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,396Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,485Average$1,683FlexibilityNo 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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