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$525+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DTW
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 11, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2011:35 am
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/68:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,232
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/15:34 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,274
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 6/186:40 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops38h 54m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/62:46 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops37h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Thu 5/288:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/35:34 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,305
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:00 am
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops31h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/29:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,323
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops21h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/155:43 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,335
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 6/2712:35 am
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops31h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/97:01 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,336
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/221:10 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop21h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/54:46 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops52h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,344
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops21h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/85:53 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,351
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/223:55 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops41h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 9/2310:05 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops40h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/10$1,392
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:15 pm
SHA
-
DTW
3 stops43h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/25:43 pm
DTW
-
SHA
3 stops38h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,672
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/94:50 pm
SHA
-
DTW
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/166:00 pm
DTW
-
SHA
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,913

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Detroit (DTW). 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 May 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,274
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$525
(KAYAK)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Detroit 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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

12:35 am-11:37 pm

2 stops35h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

1:06 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,420

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

1:10 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

8:32 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$1,469

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

11:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,613

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

7:20 am-10:23 pm

2 stops51h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

4:21 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$1,620

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/9

11:50 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/16

4:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$1,661

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/28

8:05 pm-2:27 pm

3 stops30h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

5:34 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$1,665

ShanghaiDetroit

SHA - DTW

SHADTW

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/7

10:15 pm-5:23 am

3 stops43h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

5:43 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops38h 47m

$1,672

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/28

9:55 am-11:41 am

Nonstop13h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,710

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

9:55 am-11:41 am

Nonstop13h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,713
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG - DTW

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

9:55 am-11:35 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

8:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,713

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 11, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated May 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Detroit from Shanghai, you will be flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There is 1 flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like China Eastern, Lufthansa, and Emirates fly from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 22h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 54m. The distance between Shanghai and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 7117 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,316 on this airline. Delta is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Shanghai to Detroit

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