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Cheapest round-trip
$948
Typical prices: $1,222-$1,592
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Wed 9/16Wed 9/23
DTW - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,680
Typical prices: $1,074-$2,133
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Mon 8/10Wed 8/26
DTW - PVG • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Shanghai (DTW-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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7:01 am - 8:55 pm
DTW
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PVG
25h 54m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 5:22 am
PVG
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DTW
29h 42m
2 stops
$948Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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7:01 am - 8:55 pm
DTW
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PVG
25h 54m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 5:22 am
PVG
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DTW
29h 42m
2 stops
$949Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Oct 25
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8:55 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
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PVG
21h 30m
1 stop
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9:55 am - 7:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
45h 05m
1 stop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:05 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 05m
1 stop
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9:55 am - 6:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
45h 05m
1 stop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Jan 13
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7:26 am - 1:15 am
DTW
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PVG
28h 49m
2 stops
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2:35 am - 3:29 pm
PVG
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DTW
25h 54m
2 stops
$1,238ANA
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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9:15 am - 12:45 am
DTW
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PVG
27h 30m
2 stops
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1:50 am - 2:11 pm
PVG
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DTW
24h 21m
2 stops
$1,269ANA
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:00 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:43 pm
PVG
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DTW
18h 23m
1 stop
$1,296American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:44 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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PVG
19h 36m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:43 pm
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DTW
18h 23m
1 stop
$1,296American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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8:27 am - 5:15 pm
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PVG
20h 48m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 11:40 pm
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DTW
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,536China Eastern
Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:25 am - 5:45 pm
DTW
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 7:14 pm
PVG
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DTW
19h 04m
1 stop
$1,536China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $1,383 and $1,691 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $948 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 23).

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai costs $1,370 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,427 and $2,274 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Shanghai

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Cheapest flight

$470
Flight from Detroit to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Shanghai flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai was $470 for a one-way ticket and $948 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Shanghai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from Detroit.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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