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

Cathay Pacific, ANA, and Delta are the most popular carriers 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 April 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

1 flights are operational daily from Detroit to Shanghai as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, China Eastern and ANA 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 72% 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.

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 April 2026.

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.

$475 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Shanghai in 2026

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 $1,403 to $614. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,030.

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8:00 am - 8:40 pm

DTW

PVG

48h 40m

3 stops

8:25 am - 7:22 am

PVG

DTW

34h 57m

3 stops

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8

8:50 pm - 6:25 am

DTW

PVG

21h 35m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 20m

1 stop

$1,046Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

8:50 pm - 6:25 am

DTW

PVG

21h 35m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 20m

1 stop

$1,070Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

8:50 pm - 4:45 pm

DTW

PVG

31h 55m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 20m

1 stop

$1,097Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

7:09 am - 10:05 am

DTW

PVG

38h 56m

2 stops

8:35 am - 5:49 am

PVG

DTW

33h 14m

2 stops

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 14

7:00 am - 8:55 pm

DTW

PVG

25h 55m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 3:48 pm

PVG

DTW

39h 38m

2 stops

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 am - 8:55 pm

DTW

PVG

25h 55m

2 stops

8:35 am - 5:05 am

PVG

DTW

32h 30m

2 stops

$1,121Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 19

8:50 pm - 6:25 am

DTW

PVG

21h 35m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,134Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Nov 17

4:18 pm - 12:45 am

DTW

PVG

20h 27m

2 stops

1:50 am - 7:00 pm

PVG

DTW

29h 10m

2 stops

$1,154ANA

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 18

12:50 pm - 5:05 pm

DTW

SHA

40h 15m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 4:26 pm

SHA

DTW

34h 01m

2 stops

$1,341Korean Air

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 18

DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 53m

2 stops

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 17

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 12m

2 stops

DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,470

Cathay Pacific

Apr 29

DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 32m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 51m

2 stops

DTW9:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,475

Cathay Pacific

Apr 29

DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 32m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 21

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 55m

2 stops

DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,524

Korean Air flights from Detroit to Shanghai

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Korean Air

Apr 28

DTW12:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 15m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 19

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 01m

2 stops

DTW4:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,341

Korean Air

Apr 27

DTW7:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 57m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,541

Korean Air

Apr 28

DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 40m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 15

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,591

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Wed 4/29

8:00 am-8:40 pm

3 stops48h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/8

8:25 am-7:22 am

3 stops34h 57m

$1,030

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,046

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,070

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,097

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

7:09 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

8:35 am-5:49 am

2 stops33h 14m

$1,099

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

1:10 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$1,105

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/19

8:35 am-5:05 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,121

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,134

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

4:18 pm-12:45 am

2 stops20h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/18

1:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,154

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$1,341

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

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 Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to Shanghai for around $2,282.

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 morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,969. 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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The fastest flight from Detroit to Shanghai takes 15h 05m

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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 April 2026.
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 $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,402 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,307 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,564 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,171 reviews	Search ANA flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,222	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 200 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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