$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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Aug 15 — Aug 221
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 July 16, 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 July 16, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/81:05 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$945
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/21:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$991
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Orbitz 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
Fri 11/611:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops42h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,004
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/2411:40 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,041
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/41:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/211:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,071
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/121:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops40h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,086
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 9/158:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/199:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,100
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/157:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1911:35 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops34h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,106
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/299:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/69:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop46h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,107
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/118:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/89:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/11:01 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:50 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops42h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,209
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 July 16, 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 July 16, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 10/218:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/289:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:10 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/227:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,171
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sat 8/82:10 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 05m
ANA
Mon 8/311:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops36h 36m
ANA
Deal found 7/12![ANA logo]()
$1,423
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:14 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops37h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/204:50 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops39h 16m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/11![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,448
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:34 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops40h 46m
Japan Airlines
Sun 9/2712:45 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops38h 46m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Japan Airlines logo]()
$1,450
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:55 am
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop15h 30m
Delta
Thu 10/89:55 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/14![Delta logo]()
$1,689
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Tue 9/158:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/199:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,139
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1210:22 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops37h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/308:35 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,245
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 10/158:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/2210:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,197
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:10 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1910:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,246
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/181:06 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/174:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,284
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:45 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops40h 35m
Japan Airlines
Tue 9/112:45 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops38h 15m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Japan Airlines logo]()
$1,556
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/308:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/410:25 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Tue 8/1812:10 pm
DTW
- PVG
Nonstop15h 15m
Delta
Tue 11/1710:00 am
PVG
- DTW
Nonstop13h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/13![Delta logo]()
$1,689
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 10/101:30 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/207:20 am
PVG
- DTW
2 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,296
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2710:25 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops36h 55m
Japan Airlines
Sun 9/2712:45 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops38h 46m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Japan Airlines logo]()
$1,610
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/258:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/299:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,364
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/111:06 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops34h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/84:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,385
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/258:05 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/19:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,609
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/14:45 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/78:55 am
SHA
- DTW
2 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,527
Last-minute flights from Detroit to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated July 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai. Data last updated July 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 7/2311:00 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops37h 15m
ANA
Tue 9/221:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops35h 50m
ANA
Deal found 7/13![ANA logo]()
$1,274
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/236:00 am
DTW
- SHA
2 stops42h 15m
ANA
Wed 8/261:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops42h 54m
ANA
Deal found 7/14![ANA logo]()
$1,284
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/279:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/271:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/118:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/89:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/1612:46 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops38h 49m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/1010:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops37h 13m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,314
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Tue 8/188:50 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/179:55 am
PVG
- DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:00 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/174:35 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,231
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:46 pm
DTW
- SHA
2 stops28h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1310:30 pm
SHA
- DTW
2 stops37h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,227
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/41:10 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/96:50 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops46h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/304:10 pm
DTW
- PVG
1 stop35h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 9/95:20 pm
PVG
- DTW
1 stop18h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15![American Airlines logo]()
$1,128
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/305:28 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops41h 12m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/96:50 pm
PVG
- DTW
2 stops40h 44m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,132
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 July 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 16, 2026.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/317:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$412
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$478
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$482
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Mon 9/77:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$489
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/267:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$499
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:53 pm
DTW
- PVG
2 stops39h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$501
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$514
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/127:00 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$520
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Sat 9/57:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$532
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sun 9/67:01 am
DTW
- PVG
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$539
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:00 am
DTW
- SHA
3 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 8/168:13 pm
DTW
- SHA
3 stops51h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$658
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 July 16, 2026.
Round-trip from | $945 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $412 (Travelocity) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $2,072 |
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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 July 16, 2026.
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Depart
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DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 10/21
8:50 pm-6:25 am
1 stop21h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 10/28
9:55 am-7:00 pm
1 stop45h 05m
$1,114
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/15
8:50 pm-6:25 am
1 stop21h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 11/19
9:55 am-6:00 pm
1 stop45h 05m
$1,139
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/15
4:10 pm-1:15 pm
2 stops33h 05m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 10/22
7:20 am-9:34 pm
2 stops26h 14m
$1,171
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/15
8:50 pm-6:25 am
1 stop21h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 10/22
10:25 pm-6:45 pm
1 stop32h 20m
$1,197
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/12
10:22 am-12:30 pm
2 stops37h 08m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 4/30
8:35 am-11:01 pm
2 stops26h 26m
$1,245
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/15
4:10 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops31h 55m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 10/19
10:30 pm-8:06 pm
2 stops33h 36m
$1,246
DetroitShanghai
DTW - SHA
DTWSHA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 8/18
1:06 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops34h 59m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 11/17
4:35 pm-10:52 pm
2 stops43h 17m
$1,284
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 10/10
1:30 pm-11:05 am
2 stops33h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 10/20
7:20 am-9:34 pm
2 stops26h 14m
$1,296
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/30
8:50 pm-6:25 am
1 stop21h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 10/4
10:25 pm-6:45 pm
1 stop32h 20m
$1,339
DetroitShanghai
DTW - PVG
DTWPVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 12/25
8:05 pm-8:15 am
1 stop23h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 12/29
9:55 am-6:00 pm
1 stop45h 05m
$1,364
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $479). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). 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 July 16, 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?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?
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 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 July 16, 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.
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
IAH - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
IAH - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
IAH - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
IAH - HND
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
IAH - HND
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$924 | Average$1,114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$1,046 | Average$1,952 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,160 | Average$1,569 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$1,222 | Average$1,393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |