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$433+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai, China

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SHA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$781
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$433
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,442
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/262:45 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/74:30 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$781
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/216:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$942
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/3011:15 amDTW - PVG
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/712:00 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$947
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/216:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/71:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$954
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 9/212:29 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/123:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$959
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/111:10 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,007
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/269:55 amPVG - DTW
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,009
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/269:16 amDTW - SHA
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/74:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,042
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Tue 11/46:00 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/202:10 pmSHA - DTW
3 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,055
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Sun 11/1612:16 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:45 pmSHA - DTW
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,064
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Mon 11/1012:16 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2111:50 amSHA - DTW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,103
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Sun 9/212:29 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/124:10 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,134

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

12:16 pm-10:10 am

2 stops32h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

2:10 pm-10:40 am

3 stops33h 30m

$1,151

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-12:28 am

2 stops47h 53m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:07 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

10:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

12:22 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-12:28 am

2 stops38h 58m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:07 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

1:35 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-12:28 am

2 stops38h 58m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

7:18 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/22

10:30 pm-12:28 am

2 stops38h 58m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-12:28 am

2 stops47h 53m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

1:35 pm-12:28 am

2 stops47h 53m

$1,159

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/22

1:35 pm-12:28 am

2 stops47h 53m

$1,159

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 DTT to SHA?

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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai?

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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and China Eastern from Detroit to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day from 4 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,159, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from Detroit in 29h 29m. There are 7122 mi between Detroit and Shanghai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $700. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,002 and $1,219, respectively. Delta is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$700Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China EasternCheapest$1,278Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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