Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai from $438

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3:48 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-SHA
40h 07m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 10:47 pmSHA-DTW
36h 17m2 stops
$1,020Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 15
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7:33 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
27h 47m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 8:59 pmSHA-DTW
34h 29m2 stops
$1,036Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 15
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6:59 am - 12:05 pmDTW-SHA
41h 06m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:01 pmSHA-DTW
43h 41m2 stops
$1,040Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30
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12:12 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-SHA
35h 53m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 9:01 pmSHA-DTW
43h 41m2 stops
$1,054Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30
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8:23 am - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
38h 57m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 9:08 pmSHA-DTW
44h 33m2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20
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7:33 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
27h 47m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 11:19 pmSHA-DTW
37h 49m2 stops
$1,080Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Mar 1
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5:35 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-SHA
38h 20m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 11:19 pmSHA-DTW
37h 49m2 stops
$1,111Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Mar 1
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11:40 am - 5:10 pmDTW-SHA
40h 30m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 8:40 amSHA-DTW
27h 15m1 stop
$1,225Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:05 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-SHA
33h 05m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 8:40 amSHA-DTW
27h 15m1 stop
$1,230Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:05 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-SHA
33h 05m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 3:01 pmSHA-DTW
33h 36m2 stops
$1,241Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 25

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
Feb 15
DTW7:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 47m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 15
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 29m
2 stops
DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Cathay Pacific
Apr 1
DTW12:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 53m
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SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 30
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 41m
2 stops
DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Cathay Pacific
Feb 16
DTW7:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 47m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 1
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 49m
2 stops
DTW11:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Korean Air flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Korean Air
Feb 10
DTW11:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 25
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Korean Air
Feb 10
DTW7:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 1
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Korean Air
Feb 10
DTW7:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 25
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 36m
2 stops
DTW3:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

3:48 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

10:30 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops36h 17m

$1,020

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

7:33 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

10:30 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,036

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:59 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,040

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

12:12 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,054

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

8:23 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/20

1:35 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,070

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

7:33 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,080

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

5:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,111

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

6:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,225

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,230

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

6:25 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,241

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,089, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in March, then you should wait until August to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,270.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,619. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,842.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,101. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $2,331. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are 7121.8 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 25h 35m.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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