$412+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Mar 14 — Mar 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to ShanghaiExplore 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 February 12, 2026.
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 February 12, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 4/227:16 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops33h 09m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/137:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops27h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$848
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:31 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/1310:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops34h 44m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$849
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:31 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops28h 59m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/137:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops27h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$849
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$850
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:30 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$850
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:16 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops28h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/68:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops26h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$851
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/181:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$876
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:16 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops27h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/307:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops27h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$901
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/138:30 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$906
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:15 am
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop16h 05m
Delta
Mon 2/235:30 pm
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$919
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/179:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:02 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops35h 03m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/2912:20 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops44h 46m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$924
Best flights from Detroit to ShanghaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/138:30 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$906
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:15 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops30h 35m
Delta
Mon 2/235:30 pm
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$938
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/1211:05 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,029
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:16 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops37h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/231:20 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops46h 22m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,141
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/86:00 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops42h 15m
ANA
Tue 7/141:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops36h 39m
ANA
Deal found 2/10![ANA logo]()
$1,321
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/156:32 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/196:10 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:05 am
DTW
- PVG
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 2/281:30 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop20h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10![United Airlines logo]()
$983
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/1911:05 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,029
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:16 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$977
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:31 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 4/1210:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops34h 44m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,226
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:55 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/1811:05 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/131:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,121
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/227:31 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 4/510:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops37h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/96:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:40 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,182
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/166:32 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/199:45 pm
SHA
- DTW
3 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,199
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:18 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops38h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/287:10 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,317
Last-minute flights from Detroit to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated February 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated February 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:20 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Fri 2/275:30 pm
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/10![Delta logo]()
$928
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:15 am
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop16h 05m
Delta
Mon 2/235:30 pm
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$919
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:00 am
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop18h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11![American Airlines logo]()
$933
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:55 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops25h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$938
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/138:30 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$906
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/81:20 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$968
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops38h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$850
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:30 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/179:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$923
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/181:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$876
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:31 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/1310:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops34h 44m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$849
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:31 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops28h 59m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/137:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops27h 39m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$849
One-way flights from Detroit to ShanghaiSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops41h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops41h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:32 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops41h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/75:09 am
DTW
- PVG
3 stops51h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/85:09 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops49h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$449
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:33 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops44h 22m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:33 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops45h 37m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$461
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:18 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops39h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$466
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Tue 2/178:18 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops38h 17m
Multiple Airlines
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$466
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:31 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops37h 24m
Cathay Pacific
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$532
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:32 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
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$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:10 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
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$602
Find 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 February 12, 2026.
Round-trip from | $848 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $412 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,379 |
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DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 3/6
6:14 pm-11:55 pm
2 stops40h 41m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 3/13
8:30 am-8:54 pm
2 stops24h 24m
$906
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 2/16
8:15 pm-3:50 pm
2 stops30h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 2/23
5:30 pm-6:05 pm
Nonstop13h 35m
$928
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 2/16
6:00 am-6:45 pm
2 stops23h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 2/23
8:55 pm-9:32 am
2 stops25h 37m
$938
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 3/15
6:32 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops32h 03m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 3/19
6:10 pm-5:05 am
2 stops22h 55m
$975
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 4/26
7:16 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops28h 49m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 5/10
10:30 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops36h 29m
$977
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 2/15
7:05 am-6:45 pm
1 stop22h 40m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 2/28
1:30 pm-8:59 pm
1 stop20h 29m
$983
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/9
9:05 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop32h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 3/12
11:05 pm-7:10 pm
1 stop32h 05m
$1,029
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/16
9:05 pm-8:30 am
1 stop23h 25m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 3/19
11:05 pm-7:10 pm
1 stop32h 05m
$1,029
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 3/6
6:14 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops29h 06m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 3/13
1:35 pm-5:05 am
2 stops27h 30m
$1,121
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 5/1
7:16 pm-8:55 pm
2 stops37h 39m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 5/23
1:20 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops46h 22m
$1,141
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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 February 6, 2026.
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 24 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $558). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,437). 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 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 12, 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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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 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Delta, and Turkish Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
Boarding
8.6
Food
7.8
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
BKK - NRT
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$633 | Average$1,721 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$924 | Average$1,104 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,160 | Average$1,676 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$1,219 | Average$1,261 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,222 | Average$1,363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |