$502+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
May 7 — May 141
Round-trip
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 April 7, 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 April 7, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 4/228:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 4/268:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/1410:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,097
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/265:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/188:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops33h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 9/277:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/198:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,121
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 11/162:00 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops38h 13m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/4![Korean Air logo]()
$1,122
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Korean Air
Thu 11/192:00 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops38h 04m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/4![Korean Air logo]()
$1,129
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/278:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,131
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sun 11/19:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop22h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/1211:05 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 11/198:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/3010:10 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,135
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 10/297:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/71:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops39h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 10/269:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/1711:05 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,146
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/13:46 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/281:20 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops29h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,261
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 April 7, 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 April 7, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,428
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:07 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops46h 13m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/1912:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops34h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,594
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/78:55 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Sun 6/2111:15 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop41h 49m
KLM
Deal found 4/4![KLM logo]()
$1,702
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/2611:55 am
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop15h 30m
Delta
Sun 5/109:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/2![Delta logo]()
$1,830
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Fri 5/11:41 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 34m
ANA
Wed 5/61:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops35h 25m
ANA
Deal found 4/5![ANA logo]()
$1,959
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/171:33 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/91:20 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops45h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,672
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:20 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops24h 05m
KLM
Wed 5/1311:15 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop38h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/3![KLM logo]()
$1,709
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 4/2211:55 am
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop15h 30m
Delta
Wed 5/139:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/5![Delta logo]()
$1,830
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/201:33 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:45 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,698
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/178:45 am
DTW
- PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Delta
Sat 6/139:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/4![Delta logo]()
$1,834
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/213:42 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/2210:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops35h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,703
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:35 am
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 15m
Delta
Fri 6/269:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/6![Delta logo]()
$1,834
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/307:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops24h 49m
Delta
Sun 6/79:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/2![Delta logo]()
$1,839
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/87:16 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops37h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1710:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,894
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/177:16 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2410:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops37h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,943
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:42 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2410:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops37h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,975
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/14:50 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops40h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,084
Last-minute flights from Detroit to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated April 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated April 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/91:33 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1111:40 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops30h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 4/228:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 4/268:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/1410:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,097
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/265:14 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/188:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops33h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sun 4/268:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/1010:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,185
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/262:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops22h 40m
ANA
Mon 5/181:50 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops30h 26m
ANA
Deal found 4/3![ANA logo]()
$1,204
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/278:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,131
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 4/272:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops22h 40m
ANA
Mon 5/111:50 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops25h 34m
ANA
Deal found 4/4![ANA logo]()
$1,154
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/278:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/710:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,163
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/278:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1110:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,170
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/278:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/1010:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/13:46 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops32h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/281:20 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops29h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,261
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 April 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/1910:27 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops30h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$502
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
- PVG
3 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
- SHA
3 stops49h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$552
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
- PVG
3 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$552
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 5/67:45 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/410:27 pm
DTW
- PVG
3 stops48h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$568
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/277:09 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/57:55 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$582
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Tue 5/125:35 pm
DTW
- PVG
3 stops56h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$588
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/247:09 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$590
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
- SHA
3 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/221:33 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops38h 02m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$637
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 April 7, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,046 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $502 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,349 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 4/26
7:16 pm-3:35 pm
2 stops32h 19m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 5/10
10:30 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops36h 29m
$1,428
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 4/10
6:07 am-4:20 pm
2 stops46h 13m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 4/19
12:35 am-11:25 pm
2 stops34h 50m
$1,594
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 4/17
1:33 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops34h 32m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 5/9
1:20 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops45h 39m
$1,672
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 4/20
1:33 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops34h 32m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 4/23
12:45 pm-11:49 pm
2 stops23h 04m
$1,698
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 6/7
8:55 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop33h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 6/21
11:15 am-5:04 pm
1 stop41h 49m
$1,702
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 4/21
3:42 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops32h 23m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 6/22
10:30 pm-9:32 pm
2 stops35h 02m
$1,703
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/22
9:20 pm-9:25 am
2 stops24h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 5/13
11:15 am-1:35 pm
1 stop38h 20m
$1,709
Quickest round-trip
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 4/26
11:55 am-3:25 pm
Nonstop15h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 5/10
9:55 am-11:41 am
Nonstop13h 46m
$1,830
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/22
11:55 am-3:25 pm
Nonstop15h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 5/13
9:55 am-11:41 am
Nonstop13h 46m
$1,830
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 5/17
8:45 am-4:05 pm
1 stop19h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 6/13
9:55 am-11:55 am
Nonstop14h 00m
$1,834
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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 April 3, 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 $556). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,460). 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 April 7, 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 April 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA,Delta, andTurkish 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.
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Boarding
8.6
Overall
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Food
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentSarah,Apr 2026
HND - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$633 | Average$1,955 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$924 | Average$1,084 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,150 | Average$1,225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,160 | Average$1,676 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$1,222 | Average$1,434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |