$482 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Detroit departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,114
Air Canada
Thu 1/29Mon 2/2
PVG - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,712
Typical prices: $1,655-$1,756
Delta
Mon 4/13Tue 9/29
PVG - DTW • Non-stop
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AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Take the Maglev train to PVG for a quick airport trip.
Use airport ambassadors at DTW for guidance on arrival.
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit 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 Shanghai to Detroit

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:00 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 45m2 stops
$1,114Air Canada
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:00 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 45m2 stops
$1,138Air Canada
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 5:12 am
SHA
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DTW
28h 02m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 10:40 am
DTW
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SHA
27h 25m2 stops
$1,142Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, May 10
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 2:05 pm
DTW
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PVG
39h 50m2 stops
$1,163Air Canada
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, May 16
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 2:05 pm
DTW
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PVG
39h 50m2 stops
$1,170Air Canada
Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:00 pm
DTW
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PVG
56h 45m2 stops
$1,172Air Canada
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
PVG
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DTW
37h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:00 pm
DTW
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PVG
56h 45m2 stops
$1,175Air Canada
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 5:12 am
SHA
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DTW
28h 07m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 12:40 pm
DTW
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SHA
29h 25m2 stops
$1,225Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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10:30 pm - 10:35 pm
SHA
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DTW
37h 05m2 stops
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5:35 pm - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
29h 45m2 stops
$1,841Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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10:30 pm - 10:35 pm
SHA
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DTW
37h 05m2 stops
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5:35 pm - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
29h 45m2 stops
$1,842Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Detroit flights

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $1,060 on the route between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Detroit, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to Detroit

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
PVG

For a quick trip to PVG, take the Maglev train. It’s faster than the subway, reaching the airport in under 10 minutes.

Read more about PVGBy Daniel Scheffler
DTW

Upon arrival at DTW, consider using the airport ambassadors for guidance. They can direct you to transportation or other services.

Read more about DTWBy Ramsey Qubein
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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.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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$482
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Shanghai to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $482 for a one-way ticket and $1,114 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Shanghai to Detroit.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Detroit?

    Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only airport in Detroit. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Detroit.

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

    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 Shanghai to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Detroit?

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

Direct departures

Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Shanghai to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8007 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

6.0 GoodJeff, Dec 2025
JFK - MIA
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

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Detroit (DTW)