Question 1

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

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Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $595. 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. Delta is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

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The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 3

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,301). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,239). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Question 6

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

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The most popular airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai are Delta, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SHA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Shanghai as you normally would.

Question 8

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

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Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

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

Question 11

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

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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.

Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,417

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$595	Average$1,961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
China Eastern	Cheapest$807	Average$1,444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$924	Average$1,114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$963	Average$1,495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
ANA	Cheapest$1,289	Average$1,645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 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 to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SHA?

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