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$424+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/319:40 amDTW - PVG
2 stops36h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 3/127:10 amPVG - DTW
2 stops26h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,080
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:49 amDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 26mANA
Mon 1/191:35 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops43h 51mANA
Deal found 12/16$1,162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:14 pmORD - PVG
2 stops44h 31mANA
Mon 12/292:35 amPVG - ORD
2 stops45h 03mANA
Deal found 12/16$1,173
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/319:40 amDTW - PVG
2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 3/138:30 amPVG - DTW
2 stops24h 43mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,204
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:15 amDTW - PVG
2 stops29h 00mANA
Sat 3/142:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops26h 30mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,206
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/301:56 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops42h 29mANA
Mon 3/168:30 amPVG - DTW
2 stops40h 58mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:58 pmORD - PVG
1 stop29h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:25 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:17 pmORD - PVG
2 stops28h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:25 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,298
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/301:56 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops22h 19mANA
Fri 3/132:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops31h 35mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,319
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:15 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops32h 45mAir Canada
Thu 3/125:35 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops41h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,324
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/305:49 amDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 26mANA
Fri 3/138:30 amPVG - DTW
2 stops25h 40mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1911:05 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,373

Find flight deals from Michigan to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$888
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,439
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Shanghai that are best for you.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

1:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,045

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,046

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

12:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,054

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$1,056

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

3:58 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

1:35 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops43h 38m

$1,059

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$1,061

Grand RapidsShanghai

GRR - SHA

GRRSHA

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 1/31

12:29 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops43h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/7

1:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,071

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

10:30 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops34h 11m

$1,077

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,082

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

10:30 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,084

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Shanghai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $558). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 MI to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Michigan to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Michigan to Shanghai in 30h. Fly via ANA, Cathay Pacific, or Air China to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7045 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Michigan to Shanghai are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $558). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,443). 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 Michigan to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$668Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,061Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,232Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China EasternCheapest$1,256Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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