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$723 Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai departing on 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Shanghai (RDU-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:55 pm - 12:05 pmRDU-PVG
29h 10m2 stops
8:10 pm - 5:55 pmPVG-RDU
34h 45m2 stops
$1,437
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 5
6:00 am - 12:05 amRDU-PVG
30h 05m3 stops
2:05 pm - 10:17 amPVG-RDU
33h 12m3 stops
$1,439
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 5
12:48 pm - 1:25 pmRDU-PVG
36h 37m3 stops
12:10 am - 4:52 pmPVG-RDU
53h 42m3 stops
$1,487Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sun, Nov 3
6:00 am - 5:10 pmRDU-PVG
47h 10m2 stops
10:50 pm - 4:52 pmPVG-RDU
31h 02m2 stops
$1,496Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 19
3:13 pm - 1:25 pmRDU-PVG
34h 12m3 stops
4:50 pm - 6:51 pmPVG-RDU
38h 01m3 stops
$1,497Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 9
1:29 pm - 4:30 pmRDU-PVG
39h 01m2 stops
12:35 am - 10:20 pmPVG-RDU
33h 45m2 stops
$1,556Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 30
4:18 pm - 4:45 pmRDU-PVG
36h 27m2 stops
10:25 pm - 11:41 amPVG-RDU
49h 16m2 stops
$1,576Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 13
11:10 am - 4:30 pmRDU-PVG
41h 20m2 stops
12:35 am - 10:20 pmPVG-RDU
33h 45m2 stops
$1,581Qatar Airways
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 8
5:10 pm - 2:05 pmRDU-PVG
56h 55m2 stops
3:55 pm - 3:29 pmPVG-RDU
35h 34m2 stops
$1,624Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 7
5:10 pm - 2:05 pmRDU-PVG
56h 55m2 stops
6:15 pm - 11:17 amPVG-RDU
29h 02m2 stops
$1,703Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 2

Flights from Raleigh to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Raleigh to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Raleigh, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,606 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,377 and $2,364 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Shanghai, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 day before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Singapore Airlines ($739) and Delta ($815). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Singapore Airlines ($1,487) and Turkish Airlines ($1,496).

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$723
Flight from Raleigh to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai was $723 for a one-way ticket and $1,437 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Shanghai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Raleigh and on arrival in Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Raleigh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/17Sat
2 stops
39h 41mRDU-PVG
$723
9/11Wed
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
45h 57mRDU-PVG
$739
9/11Wed
1 stopDelta
21h 10mRDU-PVG
$815
7/15Mon
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
43h 50mRDU-PVG
$900
7/21Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
37h 05mRDU-PVG
$910
8/17Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 55mRDU-PVG
$975
7/15Mon
1 stopDelta
20h 00mRDU-PVG
$990
8/17Sat
3 stops
32h 00mRDU-PVG
$1,018
7/21Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 10mRDU-PVG
$1,075
6/23Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
32h 47mRDU-PVG
$1,283

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