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$439+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai, China

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DTW — SHA
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai are usually found in October or April, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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$939
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$439
(Mytrip)

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October

Average price

$1,602
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2010:59 amDTW - SHA
2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/32:10 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$939
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1111:45 amDTW - PVG
1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/316:55 amPVG - DTW
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,034
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:55 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/1710:25 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,054
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:43 amDTW - SHA
2 stops41h 42mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/1512:50 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops44h 18mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:27 amDTW - PVG
2 stops24h 18mJapan Airlines
Sat 9/2010:00 amPVG - DTW
2 stops32h 47mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:04 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops37h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2912:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops23h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,169
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/274:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops34h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 4/2812:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:25 amDTW - PVG
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Sun 4/273:45 pmPVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/30$1,201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/37:00 amDTW - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/275:00 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,344
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:00 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops32h 15mANA
Mon 9/221:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops37h 43mANA
Deal found 1/28$1,492
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2910:45 amDTW - SHA
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 2/51:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops40h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$1,525
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/912:35 pmDTW - SHA
1 stop40h 30mKorean Air
Sun 4/276:25 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops32h 47mKorean Air
Deal found 1/29$1,555

Find flights from Detroit to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

11:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

6:55 am-5:14 am

2 stops34h 19m

$1,034

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/5

8:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/24

10:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,064

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/14

11:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/19

1:50 pm-5:14 am

2 stops27h 24m

$1,145

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

4:04 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops37h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops33h 55m

$1,169

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/27

4:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/28

12:35 am-9:10 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,190

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

11:00 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/24

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,201

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/3

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/27

5:00 pm-10:52 am

1 stop29h 52m

$1,344

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

11:14 am-3:20 pm

2 stops40h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

1:20 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops43h 48m

$1,575

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

6:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

11:50 am-7:08 am

2 stops31h 18m

$1,652

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

7:22 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/26

12:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$2,070

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Shanghai, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,718 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,021. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,165 and $1,177, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $621. Users have also found prices from $630 and $638 on Qatar Airways and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $650. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $957 on average our data indicates $1,074 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$418Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$993Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,183Average$2,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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