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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai from $458

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai departing on 10/14. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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7:01 am - 8:55 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:10 pm - 5:22 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 12m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$949Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:01 am - 8:55 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:10 pm - 5:22 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 12m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$949Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:55 pm - 6:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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9:55 am - 6:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
45h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,104Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Nov 19
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8:55 pm - 6:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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9:55 am - 7:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
45h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,104Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
ANA Logo
2:07 pm - 12:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
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2:35 am - 2:19 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 44m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,204ANA
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Nov 16
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2:07 pm - 12:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 2:19 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 44m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,226ANA
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:50 pm - 1:06 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 16m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
$1,280American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:41 am - 3:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:20 pm - 11:43 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,296American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:27 am - 5:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 11:40 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,400China Eastern
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 3
China Eastern Logo
8:27 am - 5:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 11:40 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,443China Eastern
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Oct 2

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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
Sep 22
DTW12:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 09m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 18
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 10m
2 stops
DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,296
Cathay Pacific
Aug 31
DTW7:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
41h 04m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 21
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 13m
2 stops
DTW11:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,319
Cathay Pacific
Aug 18
DTW7:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
41h 04m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 17
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 17m
2 stops
DTW11:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,379

Japan Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Aug 31
DTW6:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 27
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 46m
2 stops
DTW3:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,330
Japan Airlines
Aug 31
DTW6:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 30
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
59h 37m
2 stops
DTW12:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,336
Japan Airlines
Sep 2
DTW7:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 19m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 27
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 46m
2 stops
DTW3:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,339

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DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:01 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

1:10 pm-5:22 am

2 stops28h 12m

$949

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

7:01 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

1:10 pm-5:22 am

2 stops28h 12m

$949

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

8:55 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/19

9:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,104

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

8:55 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

9:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,104

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

2:07 pm-12:45 am

2 stops22h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

2:35 am-2:19 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$1,204

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

2:07 pm-12:45 am

2 stops22h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

2:35 am-2:19 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$1,226

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$1,280
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DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

5:41 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

5:20 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$1,296

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

8:27 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/3

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,400

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

8:27 am-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/2

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,443

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,383 to $1,688.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $949.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,310, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averaging around $1,333.

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 $1,700. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Wednesday, 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 $2,306.

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 $1,990. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,274.

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

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What cabin class options are available on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai flights?

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Fastest flight time

15h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai takes 15h 15m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai

  • 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 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

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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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,468 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,496 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,150Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,870 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,160Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,291 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,188Free CancellationRating
7.3
231 reviews
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