How long is the flight from North Carolina to China?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in North Carolina, such as Greensboro or Raleigh, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 20h 10m and 21h 30m, respectively.

What airlines fly to China?

Delta, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from North Carolina according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from North Carolina to China?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from North Carolina to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to China?

Prices for flights from North Carolina to China refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Carolina to China?

The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to China is 7 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to China?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:15 am - 6:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 30m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 10:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$963United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26

8:15 am - 6:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 30m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 8:45 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

32h 35m2 stops San Francisco Newark

$967United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26

6:06 pm - 9:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

6:30 pm - 5:00 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 30m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$980XiamenAir

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22

6:06 pm - 9:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

6:30 pm - 5:00 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 30m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$980XiamenAir

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 22

11:00 am - 2:00 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 8:01 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CLT Charlotte Douglas

27h 16m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,034Cathay Pacific

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 4

9:35 am - 1:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

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

8:20 am - 5:57 pmNKG Nanjing Lukou Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 37m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,054Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

6:10 am - 3:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:49 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

6:10 am - 3:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:49 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

5:45 am - 3:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:25 pm - 10:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 16m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,098Delta

Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Feb 2

4:50 pm - 5:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

5:25 pm - 11:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,102Delta

Sat, Jan 23 - Tue, Feb 2

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2:23 pm - 10:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

44h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 2:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

31h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,261Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

10:30 am - 10:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

48h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 am - 10:00 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

45h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,261Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 15

9:40 am - 2:20 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:20 pm - 7:45 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-RDU Raleigh-Durham

33h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,337Cathay Pacific

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

1:04 pm - 11:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

2:30 pm - 9:29 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

42h 59m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,367Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 18

6:20 am - 6:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 45m1 stop San Francisco

7:45 pm - 11:39 amPEK Beijing Capital-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 54m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,685Air China

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Nov 9

7:33 am - 3:20 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

18h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,792American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

6:00 am - 3:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 4:06 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

18h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,792Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

6:00 am - 3:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 9:51 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

23h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,792Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

7:33 am - 3:20 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 7:27 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLT Charlotte Douglas

26h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,796American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

3:05 pm - 11:45 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:30 am - 2:00 pmPEK Beijing Capital-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$3,333Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Nov 8

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XiamenAir flights from North Carolina to China

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XiamenAir

Nov 10

RDU6:06 pmRaleigh-Durham

25h 59m

2 stops

CAN9:05 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 22

CAN6:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

23h 30m

2 stops

RDU5:00 amRaleigh-Durham

$980

XiamenAir

Oct 19

CLT9:30 amCharlotte Douglas

21h 35m

1 stop

FOC7:05 pmFuzhou

Nov 23

FOC9:20 amFuzhou

18h 09m

1 stop

CLT2:29 pmCharlotte Douglas

$2,696

Cathay Pacific flights from North Carolina to China

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 18

CLT11:00 amCharlotte Douglas

26h 00m

2 stops

CAN2:00 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Mar 4

CAN5:45 amGuangzhou Baiyun

27h 16m

2 stops

CLT8:01 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,034

Cathay Pacific

Nov 17

RDU9:35 amRaleigh-Durham

38h 25m

2 stops

NKG1:00 pmNanjing Lukou Intl

Nov 26

NKG8:20 amNanjing Lukou Intl

22h 37m

2 stops

RDU5:57 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,054

Cathay Pacific

Nov 12

RDU9:35 amRaleigh-Durham

27h 25m

2 stops

CAN2:00 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 23

CAN5:45 amGuangzhou Baiyun

27h 00m

2 stops

RDU7:45 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,070

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RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/11

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

1:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$963

RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/11

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

1:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops32h 35m

$967

RaleighGuangzhou

RDU Raleigh-Durham - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

RDUCAN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/12

6:06 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 59m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/22

6:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops23h 30m

$980

RaleighGuangzhou

RDU Raleigh-Durham - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

RDUCAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

6:06 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 59m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/22

6:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops23h 30m

$980

CharlotteGuangzhou

CLT Charlotte Douglas - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CLTCAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/18

11:00 am-2:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/4

5:45 am-8:01 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$1,034

RaleighNanjing

RDU Raleigh-Durham - NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl

RDUNKG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/17

9:35 am-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 11/26

8:20 am-5:57 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$1,054

RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/22

6:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/29

6:50 pm-10:49 am

1 stop27h 59m

$1,063

RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/21

6:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-10:49 am

1 stop27h 59m

$1,063

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RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/23

5:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/2

5:25 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$1,098

RaleighShanghai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/23

4:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/2

5:25 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$1,102

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from North Carolina to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,162. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to China from North Carolina during March instead. Flights to China in March, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,292.

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Best Price Found	$507
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from North Carolina in the past 72 hours is $507. The best round-trip flight deal from North Carolina to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $963.

The fastest flight from North Carolina to China takes 20h 10m

There are no direct flights from North Carolina to China. There are no popular flight routes from North Carolina to China.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from North Carolina to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to China?
Prices for flights from North Carolina to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Carolina to China?
The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to China is 7 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to China?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from North Carolina to China

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Delta	PriceFrom $637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,604 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,499 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,075	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,560	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,597	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,247 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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