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$474+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Shanghai, China

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DTW — SHA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,044
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$474
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,255
From Michigan to Shanghai
One-way flight from Michigan to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($653 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/37:03 amDTW - PVG
2 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/242:55 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops40h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,044
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 10/289:05 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
mié. 11/510:50 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,119
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/179:55 amDTW - PVG
2 stops40h 10mAir Canada
jue. 10/23:55 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops40h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,132
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 9/24:51 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops29h 59mChina Airlines
jue. 9/257:50 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops21h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,136
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/77:23 amGRR - PVG
1 stop19h 27mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/155:00 pmPVG - GRR
2 stops29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,156
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/172:10 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops22h 25mANA
mié. 10/11:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops23h 37mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,251
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
sáb. 10/113:20 pmORD - PVG
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/268:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 9/13:21 pmORD - SHA
3 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/171:20 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,276
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/127:18 amORD - PVG
2 stops39h 22mANA
vie. 10/171:35 amPVG - ORD
2 stops25h 59mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,277
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 9/1212:30 amORD - PVG
1 stop22h 35mEVA Air
sáb. 9/201:10 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops30h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 6/10$1,278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/187:00 amORD - PVG
1 stop18h 20mDelta
sáb. 11/296:00 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop19h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,281
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/79:15 amGRR - PVG
2 stops38h 25mANA
mar. 10/141:35 amPVG - GRR
2 stops30h 36mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,281

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/3

7:03 am-9:45 pm

2 stops26h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 9/24

2:55 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops40h 22m

$1,044

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/28

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 11/5

10:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,119

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/17

9:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 10/2

3:55 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops40h 31m

$1,132

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 9/2

4:51 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 9/25

7:50 pm-5:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,136

Grand RapidsShanghai

GRR - PVG

GRRPVG

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

mar. 10/7

7:23 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/15

5:00 pm-10:51 am

2 stops29h 51m

$1,156

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/17

2:10 pm-12:35 am

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/1

1:35 am-1:12 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,251

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/1

3:21 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops31h 44m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 9/17

1:20 pm-11:36 am

2 stops35h 16m

$1,276

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/28

3:18 pm-10:15 am

3 stops29h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 8/26

2:25 am-11:31 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$1,280

Grand RapidsShanghai

GRR - PVG

GRRPVG

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

mar. 10/7

9:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops38h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/14

1:35 am-8:11 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$1,281

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/4

8:52 am-10:50 pm

2 stops48h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 8/28

4:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,285

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 junio 12, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Michigan to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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

    $486 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and ANA, with prices starting from $571 and $615, respectively.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Michigan to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 4 airlines flying from Michigan to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$749Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China EasternCheapest$1,293Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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