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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai from $424

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 15m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 7:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
44h 50m
1 stop
$914Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:50 pm - 4:45 pm
DTW
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PVG
31h 55m
1 stop
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10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
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DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$948Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
32h 19m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$950Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:30 am
DTW
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PVG
23h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 7:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
44h 50m
1 stop
$951Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:32 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
53h 33m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 5:09 am
SHA
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DTW
27h 49m
2 stops
$952Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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3:46 pm - 11:00 am
DTW
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SHA
31h 14m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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DTW
31h 10m
2 stops
$957Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 7:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
31h 55m
1 stop
$970Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:55 pm - 5:10 pm
DTW
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PVG
32h 15m
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10:10 am - 7:00 pm
PVG
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DTW
44h 50m
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$974Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:02 pm - 8:55 pm
DTW
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SHA
43h 53m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
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$1,012Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, May 3
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3:42 pm - 8:55 pm
DTW
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SHA
41h 13m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$1,036Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, May 3

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 26
DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 19m
2 stops
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 10
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 29m
2 stops
DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$950
Cathay Pacific
Apr 4
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 53m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 3
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 29m
2 stops
DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,012
Cathay Pacific
Apr 7
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
41h 13m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 3
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 29m
2 stops
DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,036

ANA flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Apr 20
DTW2:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 40m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 4
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m
2 stops
DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,116
ANA
Apr 13
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 57m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 20
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 47m
2 stops
DTW3:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,150
ANA
Apr 6
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 57m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 25m
2 stops
DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,155

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

8:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

10:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$914

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$948

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$950

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

8:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

10:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$951

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

6:32 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops53h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/18

1:20 pm-5:09 am

2 stops27h 49m

$952

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

3:46 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/26

12:10 pm-7:20 am

2 stops31h 10m

$957

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

11:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

10:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$974

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

1:02 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops43h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/3

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,012

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

3:42 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/3

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,036

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,286, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averaging around $1,313.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,699. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai for around $2,051.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,838. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,274.

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Fastest flight time

15h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai takes 15h 05m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
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  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai by plane?

    The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Shanghai is about 7117.8 mi. 15h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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DeltaPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,245 reviews
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7.3
4,238 reviews
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8.4
1,103 reviews
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7.1
11,366 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,222Free CancellationRating
7.2
196 reviews
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