Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,046 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,477, a difference of $431. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $745, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 12 hours ahead of Raleigh (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 1

9:31 am - 12:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 3:19 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 49m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,347Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

7:20 pm - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,361Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

9:30 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

4:35 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

40h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,367Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25

9:26 am - 12:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 6:47 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 17m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,368Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

9:30 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,368Cathay Pacific

Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22

9:31 am - 3:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 10:41 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 11m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,368Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

9:30 am - 12:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

34h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,372Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

9:30 am - 3:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

1:35 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

43h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,394Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22

9:40 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 7:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,418Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

8:35 pm - 6:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 00m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Beijing Daxing Intl

4:10 pm - 2:06 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

34h 56m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,449Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

9:40 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 12:13 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 43m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,367Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 2

8:04 pm - 11:20 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

51h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Tokyo Haneda

12:45 pm - 11:07 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 22m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,704Japan Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

8:04 pm - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 01m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Hong Kong Intl

1:20 pm - 7:22 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

42h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,768Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

8:04 pm - 10:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Beijing Capital

8:55 am - 8:19 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

35h 24m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$1,892Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

7:26 pm - 3:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

1:20 pm - 7:22 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

42h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,897Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

9:40 am - 12:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

1:20 pm - 7:34 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

42h 14m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,955Cathay Pacific

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

6:04 pm - 11:20 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

12:45 pm - 11:32 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 47m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,030Japan Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

8:05 pm - 11:20 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Tokyo Haneda

12:45 pm - 11:32 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 47m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,047Japan Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 29

10:36 am - 10:00 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 24m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Beijing Capital

11:30 am - 11:59 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 29m2 stops Beijing Capital Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,477Air China

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

4:57 pm - 3:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

1:20 pm - 7:22 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

42h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$6,275Cathay Pacific

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Cathay Pacific ($1,361) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Flights from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,046 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,477, a difference of $431. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,347 to $7,408. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $745, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 12 hours ahead of Raleigh (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,046 - about $431 less than Saturday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
- Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd
- Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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