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$396+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Shanghai, China

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DTW — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$997
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,308
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/1311:42 amDTW - PVG
1 stop39h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/285:00 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/124:40 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/108:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/173:23 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/221:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:30 amORD - SHA
2 stops37h 25mAir China
Wed 3/267:45 amSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 46mAir China
Deal found 2/20$1,042
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 9/17:20 pmORD - PVG
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/2311:45 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,043
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/114:45 pmORD - PVG
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2610:30 pmPVG - ORD
3 stops44h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,049
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:10 pmORD - PVG
1 stop32h 30mKorean Air
Wed 9/178:50 amPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 2/20$1,051
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 10/289:10 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/510:50 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,051
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/412:29 pmORD - SHA
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/112:45 pmSHA - ORD
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,061
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/1811:45 amDTW - SHA
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:45 pmSHA - DTW
3 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,078
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:40 pmORD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 3/138:40 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$1,092
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 9/105:45 pmORD - SHA
1 stop29h 30mANA
Wed 9/171:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop32h 05mANA
Deal found 2/20$1,093

Find flights from Michigan to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/13

6:05 am-2:50 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/28

5:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$997

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

4:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

8:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,014

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

3:23 pm-10:15 am

2 stops30h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

1:10 pm-12:52 pm

3 stops35h 42m

$1,031

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

7:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,044

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

4:45 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/26

10:30 pm-5:46 am

3 stops44h 16m

$1,049

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

12:29 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/11

2:45 pm-8:35 am

3 stops30h 50m

$1,061

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

11:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/10

11:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 30m

$1,063

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/17

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,075

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

11:45 am-10:25 am

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/25

12:45 pm-10:56 am

3 stops34h 11m

$1,078

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

3:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/26

8:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,092

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Michigan to Shanghai

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 MI to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to Shanghai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Michigan to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to Shanghai one-way?

    $546 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Korean Air, with prices starting from $554 and $560, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Michigan to Shanghai are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Michigan to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Michigan to Shanghai is $664. On average you can expect to pay $1,027. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $831.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 Michigan to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$418Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$993Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,057Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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