What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Shanghai

How many flights depart from Detroit to Shanghai on average per week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and Shanghai is 7 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, China Eastern and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 87% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Shanghai on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from Detroit to Shanghai as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Shanghai as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,368 to $2,510. The lowest price recently found on this route was $888.

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6:15 pm - 8:25 pm

DTW

PVG

37h 10m2 stops

8:50 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

25h 12m2 stops

$888Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 24

11:28 am - 10:40 am

DTW

SHA

34h 12m2 stops

7:10 am - 5:12 am

SHA

DTW

35h 02m2 stops

$929Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

7:00 am - 4:25 pm

DTW

PVG

20h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 12:30 pm

PVG

DTW

31h 05m1 stop

$957American Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 24

7:00 am - 4:25 pm

DTW

PVG

20h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:16 pm

PVG

DTW

17h 51m1 stop

$964American Airlines

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 22

6:17 pm - 4:25 pm

DTW

PVG

33h 08m2 stops

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

PVG

DTW

28h 25m2 stops

$968American Airlines

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 22

8:00 am - 11:35 am

DTW

PVG

38h 35m2 stops

8:30 am - 5:25 pm

PVG

DTW

21h 55m2 stops

$970Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4

8:22 am - 4:15 pm

DTW

PVG

42h 53m2 stops

2:45 pm - 9:15 pm

PVG

DTW

42h 30m2 stops

$971Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25

7:29 pm - 5:45 pm

DTW

PVG

33h 16m2 stops

7:10 am - 9:15 pm

PVG

DTW

26h 05m2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 12

3:58 pm - 8:55 pm

DTW

SHA

39h 57m2 stops

10:30 pm - 9:15 pm

SHA

DTW

34h 45m2 stops

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16

12:54 pm - 3:35 pm

DTW

SHA

38h 41m2 stops

1:20 pm - 9:01 pm

SHA

DTW

43h 41m2 stops

$1,054Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 22

DTW10:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 21m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 13

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

44h 41m

2 stops

DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 3

DTW3:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 57m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 16

PVG2:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

42h 30m

2 stops

DTW9:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,009

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Apr 30

DTW10:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 26m

2 stops

PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 21

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 42m

2 stops

DTW7:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,040

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 1

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG8:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 25

PVG11:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 05m

1 stop

DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,039

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 14

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 05m

1 stop

PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 21

PVG11:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 05m

1 stop

DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,053

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 7

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 05m

1 stop

PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 19

PVG11:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 05m

1 stop

DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,090

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DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

8:50 am-9:02 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$888

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

11:28 am-10:40 am

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

7:10 am-5:12 am

2 stops35h 02m

$929

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

6:25 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$957

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$964

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

6:17 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops28h 25m

$968

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

8:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:22 am-4:15 pm

2 stops42h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

2:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$971

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

7:29 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

7:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,005

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

3:58 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,009

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

12:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,054

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Detroit is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,177, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $1,208.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,414. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to Shanghai for around $1,792.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,195. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,274.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Shanghai flight route?

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Fastest flight time	15h 05m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Shanghai takes 15h 05m

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There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Detroit there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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How far is Detroit to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Shanghai is about 7116.0 mi. Typically, this will take 15h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Shanghai as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $668	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,006 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,105 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,053 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,027 reviews	Search ANA flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,195. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,274.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Shanghai flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Shanghai flights?

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

How many flights depart from Detroit to Shanghai on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from Detroit to Shanghai as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Shanghai on average per week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and Shanghai is 7 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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