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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,236. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.

Shanghai.$1,095 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 4, returning Tue, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Mar 4, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Mar 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,095, select.

Shanghai.$1,095 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,095, select.

Shanghai.$1,226 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Thu, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,226, select.

Shanghai.$1,236 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 19, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,236, select.

Shanghai.$1,245 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 6, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,245, select.

Shanghai.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 20, returning Wed, Feb 10.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Feb 10, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.

Shanghai.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.

Shanghai.$1,312 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Tue, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jul 14, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,312, select.

Shanghai.$1,346 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Sun, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Aug 2, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,346, select.

Shanghai.$1,501 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 8, returning Sat, May 22.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, May 8, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, May 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,501, select.

Shanghai.$1,520 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 23, returning Mon, Feb 8.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Jan 23, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Feb 8, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,520, select.

Shanghai.$1,544 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 26, returning Sun, Apr 4.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Mar 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Apr 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,544, select.

Shanghai.$1,663 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31, returning Thu, Jan 14.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Jan 14, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,663, select.

Shanghai.$1,859 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with United and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,859, select.

Shanghai.$1,868 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with United and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,868, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai

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Alternative Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from $1,287

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Durham to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,013
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are round-trip flights from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai is $1,013. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,013.

How many flights are there a week from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai?

There are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Shanghai is usually November.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $1,013.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Durham.
To avoid rushing for your RDU to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from RDU to Shanghai. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 16 kilometers from the center of Durham, RDU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shanghai

$472 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,013. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from RDU to Shanghai. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up a cheap flight from RDU to Shanghai is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a deal gets even better.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 48 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from RDU to Shanghai. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, book even earlier to lock in the best possible deal.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your RDU to Shanghai flight:
In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you know your dates.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

February is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, head to Shanghai in December.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from RDU to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Shanghai

After booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top sights which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.

Explore more of China

You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 274 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 241 kilometers southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.