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1.138 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham

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Flight deals from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.143 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durham.1.138 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.138 €, select.
Durham.1.143 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.143 €, select.
Durham.1.199 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.199 €, select.
Durham.1.354 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.354 €, select.
Durham.1.465 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.465 €, select.
Durham.1.542 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.542 €, select.
Durham.1.775 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with China Southern and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.775 €, select.
Durham.3.469 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 3.469 €, select.

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Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Durham: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found494 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham is 1.138 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham. But we found flights with one stop from 1.138 €.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Raleigh / Durham Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Raleigh / Durham 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Raleigh / Durham is Delta .

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

  • There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Shanghai. Check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to RDU, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Shanghai to RDU with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and RDU include:

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • 78.11% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Driving from central Shanghai to SHA usually takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to RDU flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 85.58% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 494 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.138 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to RDU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Shanghai to RDU.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). July is when most people visit Durham. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.

  • When booking your Shanghai to RDU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Durham

Explore more of the United States

  • Durham will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.

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