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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai, China

DTW — SHA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Thu 11/26
Thu 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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December

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February

Average price

$1,382
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($380 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,216). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,295). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
Delta
7.8
Good
8,677 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,458 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
China Eastern
7.3
Good
247 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,187 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $541. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $807 and $924, respectively. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,216). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$541Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$807Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,289Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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