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$521+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/317:15 amDTW - SHA
2 stops40h 10mANA
Mon 1/121:40 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops42h 19mANA
Deal found 12/23$1,797
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/319:40 amDTW - SHA
2 stops40h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1210:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$1,844
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/319:40 amDTW - SHA
2 stops37h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/1510:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$1,894
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:32 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$2,268
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:11 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2910:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops37h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$2,574
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sun 12/287:25 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops30h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/51:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops40h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$8,732
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:15 amDTW - SHA
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/304:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$20,017

Find flight deals from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 December 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$521
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$788
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl 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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Hongqiao Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

4:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$971

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-12:37 am

2 stops38h 07m

$1,046

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

12:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,054

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

11:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

1:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,121

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

6:15 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

9:20 am-5:12 am

3 stops32h 52m

$1,139

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

9:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,156

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

3:59 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

1:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops46h 38m

$1,252

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/31

1:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,301

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$521

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

3:32 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$770

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Deals found on 12/23

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $589). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,530). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated December 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Detroit, you will be flying from 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 are 0 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 1 airline.

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

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 38h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7122 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip from $664. This flight start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $589). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,530). 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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