Latest deals
Insights
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $491

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Shanghai departing on 4/21. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:10 pm
PVG
-
DTW
45h 00m
1 stop
$938Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:10 pm
PVG
-
DTW
45h 00m
1 stop
$940Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$970Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, Jun 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$992Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,009Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 4:45 pm
DTW
-
PVG
31h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,030Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,032Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, Jun 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:25 am
DTW
-
PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
DTW
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,036Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
-
SHA
32h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
-
DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
Korean Air Logo
8:35 am - 5:05 pm
DTW
-
SHA
44h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:20 pm
SHA
-
DTW
32h 55m
2 stops
$1,341Korean Air
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 18
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 53m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 17
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 12m
2 stops
DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,372
Cathay Pacific
Aug 18
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 53m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 17
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 12m
2 stops
DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,373
Cathay Pacific
Aug 18
DTW7:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 20m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 17
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 12m
2 stops
DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,380

Korean Air flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Detroit to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 9
DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
44h 30m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,341
Korean Air
Apr 10
DTW7:02 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 03m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,391
Korean Air
Apr 11
DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
64h 50m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,397

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

10:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$938

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

10:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$940
Quickest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/18

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$992

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/10

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,009

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,030

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/21

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,032

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/21

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,036

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

$1,052

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

8:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,341

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Shanghai from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Shanghai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 $1,699. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to Shanghai for around $2,063.

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 $1,895. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,274.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Shanghai flight route?

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

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.

Cheap Detroit to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

15h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit to Shanghai takes 15h 05m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Detroit there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
Search flight deals

  • 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?

  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Shanghai with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,319 reviews
Search Delta flights
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,273 reviews
Search Turkish Airlines flights
American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,150Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,489 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
ANAPriceFrom $1,160Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,139 reviews
Search ANA flights
China EasternPriceFrom $1,222Free CancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
Search China Eastern flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Detroit to Shanghai?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Detroit to Shanghai. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights from Detroit to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Shanghai from Detroit which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai from Detroit.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Shanghai from Detroit are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

An easier way to manage your Shanghai trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to China

Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport