Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $457

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Detroit, with most prices found around $1,322. If you aren’t able to travel to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during the month of November, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,352.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Detroit is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,829. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,306. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is in the morning. Flights from Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during this time can be as low as $2,052. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $2,274. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Detroit - Shanghai Pu Dong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around $1,660 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Detroit for as low as $1,380 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong

Delta, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00PM, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of September 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Detroit to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.