Cheap Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Shanghai (RDU-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers one-way fares as low as US$789 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RDU to PVG on Wed, May 20), while Air France offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,795 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Wed, Jun 17.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Japan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Raleigh to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$789.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Canada.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Raleigh (RDU) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai on May 17, 2026 with Air France, with prices starting at US$1,243.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Raleigh?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (RDU-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Raleigh and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Raleigh is 13h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Raleigh to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.