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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai from $428

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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 - 7:20 am
SHA
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DTW
30h 00m
2 stops
$914Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
32h 19m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$950Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
32h 19m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$951Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
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7:44 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
28h 21m
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10:30 pm - 9:06 pm
SHA
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DTW
34h 36m
2 stops
$962Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
32h 19m
2 stops
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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
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11
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12:33 pm - 8:55 pm
DTW
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SHA
44h 22m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
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$1,036Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 10
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7:41 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
31h 54m
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10:30 pm - 9:06 pm
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DTW
34h 36m
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$1,051Cathay Pacific
Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
32h 19m
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4:50 pm - 10:59 pm
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DTW
42h 09m
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$1,061Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 8
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3:42 pm - 8:55 pm
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SHA
41h 13m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
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36h 29m
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$1,086Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 7
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6:32 pm - 3:35 pm
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33h 03m
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10:30 pm - 8:54 pm
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DTW
34h 24m
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$1,116Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

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

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 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
$951
Cathay Pacific
Sep 2
DTW7:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 21m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 21
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 36m
2 stops
DTW9:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$962

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

Our best Korean Air deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 27
DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 50m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 33m
2 stops
DTW12:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,141
Korean Air
Aug 31
DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 50m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 23
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 37m
2 stops
DTW4:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,142
Korean Air
Apr 26
DTW12:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
64h 40m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 37m
2 stops
DTW4:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,147

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

6:32 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops53h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$914

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 - 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

$951
Quickest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

7:44 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$962

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,012

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

12:33 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,036

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

7:41 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$1,051

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

4:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,061

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

3:42 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,086

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

6:32 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$1,116

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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 December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $788, 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 December, then you should wait until November to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,253.

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Cheap Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (DTW to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

15h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 15h 05m
There are no direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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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 15h 05m.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

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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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7.9
8,270 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,255Free CancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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