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

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Shanghai

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 77% 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 March 2026. 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 March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 March 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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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 $995 to $1,860. The lowest price recently found on this route was $852.

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7:09 am - 10:10 pm

DTW

PVG

27h 01m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:05 am

PVG

DTW

33h 45m

2 stops

$852Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, Sep 15

1:02 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

PVG

35h 03m

2 stops

8:30 am - 10:52 pm

PVG

DTW

27h 22m

2 stops

$856Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17

7:09 am - 10:10 pm

DTW

PVG

27h 01m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:49 am

PVG

DTW

34h 29m

2 stops

$861Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

7:09 am - 11:55 pm

DTW

PVG

28h 46m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:05 am

PVG

DTW

33h 45m

2 stops

$903Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, Oct 15

3:46 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

SHA

32h 19m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

DTW

30h 00m

2 stops

$909Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

1:02 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

SHA

35h 03m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 6:47 pm

SHA

DTW

39h 12m

2 stops

$920Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17

1:33 pm - 10:10 pm

DTW

PVG

44h 37m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 10:59 pm

PVG

DTW

22h 39m

2 stops

$920Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

7:09 am - 11:55 pm

DTW

PVG

28h 46m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:49 am

PVG

DTW

34h 29m

2 stops

$936Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 26

1:02 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

PVG

35h 03m

2 stops

8:35 am - 10:59 pm

PVG

DTW

26h 24m

2 stops

$937Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, May 14

8:50 pm - 6:25 am

DTW

PVG

21h 35m

1 stop

10:10 am - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

45h 00m

1 stop

$966Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 18

DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 03m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 17

SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 12m

2 stops

DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$920

Cathay Pacific

Apr 4

DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 03m

2 stops

PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 14

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 24m

2 stops

DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$937

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

Korean Air flights from Detroit to Shanghai

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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

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

Korean Air

Apr 3

DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 30m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 6

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,191

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

7:09 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

7:20 am-5:05 am

2 stops33h 45m

$852

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

1:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

8:30 am-10:52 pm

2 stops27h 22m

$856

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:09 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-5:49 am

2 stops34h 29m

$861

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:09 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

7:20 am-5:05 am

2 stops33h 45m

$903

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

3:46 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$909

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

1:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

4:35 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops39h 12m

$920

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

1:33 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$920

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

7:09 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

7:20 am-5:49 am

2 stops34h 29m

$936

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

1:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

8:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$937

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

$966

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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 $1,699. 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 $2,051.

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 $1,838. 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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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?
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There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Shanghai as of March 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 8,276 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,249 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,120 reviews	Search ANA flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,414 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,222	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 198 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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