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September 9 - September 23

Cheapest

RDU - Shanghai

$1,238

$1,196

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November 11 - November 25

Cheapest

Best

RDU - Shanghai

$1,312

$1,196

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November 10 - November 25

Cheapest

Best

RDU - Shanghai

$1,306

$1,196

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October 13 - October 21

RDU - Shanghai

$1,348

$1,215

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November 11 - November 26

RDU - Shanghai

$1,306

$1,216

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September 1 - September 22

RDU - Shanghai

$1,347

$1,220

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September 22 - October 1

RDU - Shanghai

$1,279

$1,220

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November 4 - November 26

RDU - Shanghai

$1,307

$1,220

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July 6 - July 21

Earliest

RDU - Shanghai

$1,292

$1,241

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November 10 - November 26

RDU - Shanghai

$1,308

$1,252

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Insights for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

When planning cheap flights from Raleigh to Shanghai, the data shows that December is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $747. Other affordable options include November, with a median fare of $820, and February, where the median price is $906. These months offer the most competitive pricing for this route.

Fares for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai typically range from $1395–$1648, with a median price of $1509. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that exceptionally low prices are rare. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices if you monitor the market.

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai connect at least once. Specifically, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Raleigh to Shanghai. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 44h 12m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stopovers for most travelers flying between these two cities.

The distance between Raleigh and Shanghai is approximately 12259 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, which typically involves extended travel times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,078 - $1,785

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai is between $1078 and $1785. The current lowest deal is $1196 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 23.

now $1,196

Low $1,078

High $1,785

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to SHA is December, with a median price of $747. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $3398. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $747

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,398

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Feb

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

United Airlines

Air Canada

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

EVA Air

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Sun Country Airlines

$1,499

$1,842

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,497

$1,791

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., EVA Air

$1,496

$2,048

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., EVA Air

$1,681

$2,073

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., EVA Air

$1,697

$2,074

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Shanghai

Raleigh (RDU) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,497

$1,695

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

22 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 24

$1,558 → $1,332

14%

8 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 21

$1,348 → $1,215

10%

21 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 22

$1,347 → $1,220

12 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 8

$1,607 → $1,488

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai

Raleigh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Raleigh to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a good price at $1196.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai, with a median price of $747.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

Flights from Raleigh to Shanghai are typically long-haul, lasting 44h 12m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.

Connecting flights are available from Raleigh to Shanghai, as direct flights are not typically offered.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers connecting flights.

United Airlines has offered connecting flights from Raleigh to Shanghai 24 times recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai appear frequently, about 0.5 times per day.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a great option for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1196

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1196

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1321

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers an extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1226

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

This airport is the closest alternative to Shanghai city center and serves the industrial corridor conveniently.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1334

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

As a primary regional hub, it offers high flight frequency and reliable high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1213

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

With a solid domestic network, this airport offers good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~145 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1353

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Geographically close to northern Shanghai, this airport is useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1656

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$9,595

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this option.

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