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$401+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
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 January 31, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1610:15 am
DTW
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PVG
Nonstop16h 05m
Delta
Tue 2/245:30 pm
PVG
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DTW
Nonstop13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:28 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops22h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 2/241:30 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$883
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:00 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 2/288:55 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops36h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$888
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/228:50 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:25 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/18:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/2510:10 am
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/119:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/2211:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$944
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/28:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/1111:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$952
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:32 pm
DTW
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SHA
2 stops30h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2412:10 pm
SHA
-
DTW
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$960
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/225:10 pm
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/141:10 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$964
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/28:05 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/511:05 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$966
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 3/109:20 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/2211:05 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/1812:50 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/3110:25 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop24h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$970

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 January 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$869
(Delta)

One-way from

$401
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,963
From Michigan to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($254 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Shanghai that are best for you.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$888

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/17

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$944

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

6:32 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

12:10 pm-5:05 am

2 stops28h 55m

$960

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

9:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

9:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop46h 30m

$972

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

10:50 am-9:40 am

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

9:30 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 44m

$999

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

11:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,025

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

4:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,026

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

1:02 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,040

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

7:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$1,069

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

1:13 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,070

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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 January 31, 2026.

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

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 16h 05m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7117 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to Shanghai one-way?

    $584 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and China Eastern, with prices starting from $633 and $697, respectively.

  • 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$633Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,150Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,160Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China EasternCheapest$1,222Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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