$509 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Detroit

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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
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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

Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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2:50 pm - 12:56 pmSHA-DTW
34h 06m2 stops
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1:13 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
35h 07m2 stops
$881
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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2:50 pm - 10:27 amSHA-DTW
31h 37m3 stops
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1:13 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
35h 07m2 stops
$917
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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3:55 pm - 8:00 pmPVG-DTW
40h 05m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 4:00 pmDTW-PVG
33h 45m2 stops
$1,072Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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3:55 pm - 10:56 pmPVG-DTW
43h 01m2 stops
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11:00 am - 4:00 pmDTW-PVG
41h 00m2 stops
$1,152Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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11:35 pm - 4:46 pmPVG-DTW
29h 11m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 10:05 amDTW-PVG
28h 50m1 stop
$1,203Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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10:55 am - 2:10 pmPVG-DTW
39h 15m1 stop
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5:51 pm - 4:50 pmDTW-PVG
34h 59m2 stops
$1,240Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 27
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12:35 am - 9:07 pmPVG-DTW
32h 32m2 stops
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1:07 pm - 2:40 pmDTW-PVG
37h 33m2 stops
$1,363Qatar Airways
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Sun, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 27
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12:35 am - 9:07 pmPVG-DTW
32h 32m2 stops
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1:07 pm - 2:40 pmDTW-PVG
37h 33m2 stops
$1,365Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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3:45 pm - 5:35 pmPVG-DTW
13h 50mnonstop
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11:05 am - 3:20 pmDTW-PVG
16h 15mnonstop
$1,416Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
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3:45 pm - 5:35 pmPVG-DTW
13h 50mnonstop
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8:25 am - 3:50 pmDTW-PVG
19h 25m1 stop
$1,417Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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

Expert on DTW

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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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport cost $1,143 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,143.

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Shanghai to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,098 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,308 and $2,067 respectively.

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Cheapest flight$509
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 $509 for a one-way ticket and $881 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?

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

  • 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

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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2025ICN - SEA
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Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

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