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Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $479

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6:00 pm - 4:35 pmDTW-SHA
33h 35m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 11:01 amSHA-DTW
33h 51m3 stops
$1,055Multiple Airlines
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mar., nov. 4 - jue., nov. 20
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12:16 pm - 12:15 pmDTW-SHA
34h 59m2 stops
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9:45 pm - 5:30 amSHA-DTW
44h 45m3 stops
$1,064Multiple Airlines
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dom., nov. 16 - jue., dic. 11
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6:00 pm - 4:35 pmDTW-SHA
33h 35m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 5:30 amSHA-DTW
28h 20m2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
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mar., nov. 4 - jue., nov. 20
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1:07 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA
35h 13m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 6:19 pmSHA-DTW
41h 44m2 stops
$1,154Cathay Pacific
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mar., oct. 28 - mié., nov. 5
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3:50 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-SHA
40h 05m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 6:06 pmSHA-DTW
32h 36m2 stops
$1,158Cathay Pacific
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mar., nov. 11 - dom., nov. 23
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7:00 am - 11:25 amDTW-SHA
40h 25m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:14 pmSHA-DTW
43h 04m2 stops
$1,309Japan Airlines
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dom., sep. 28 - dom., nov. 2
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10:07 am - 11:45 amDTW-SHA
37h 38m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 12:10 pmSHA-DTW
36h 00m2 stops
$1,312Japan Airlines
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mié., oct. 29 - mié., nov. 5
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9:15 am - 12:15 pmDTW-SHA
39h 00m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 1:11 pmSHA-DTW
35h 31m2 stops
$1,356ANA
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lun., sep. 29 - mié., oct. 29
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10:15 am - 5:10 pmDTW-SHA
65h 55m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 3:07 pmSHA-DTW
33h 42m2 stops
$1,428Korean Air
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mié., nov. 26 - dom., mar. 1
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2:13 pm - 12:15 pmDTW-SHA
34h 02m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 1:11 pmSHA-DTW
35h 31m2 stops
$1,437ANA
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jue., oct. 23 - mié., oct. 29

Japan Airlines flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 28
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 25m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 2
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 04m
2 stops
DTW8:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,309
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Japan Airlines
Oct 29
DTW10:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 38m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 5
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 00m
2 stops
DTW12:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,312
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Japan Airlines
Sep 26
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 25m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 3
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 09m
2 stops
DTW6:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,313
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ANA flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Sep 25
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
42h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 29
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 48m
2 stops
DTW3:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,346
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ANA
Sep 29
DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
39h 00m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 29
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 31m
2 stops
DTW1:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,356
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ANA
Oct 23
DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 02m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 29
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 31m
2 stops
DTW1:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,437
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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/4

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/20

2:10 pm-11:01 am

3 stops33h 51m

$1,055

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/16

12:16 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 12/11

9:45 pm-5:30 am

3 stops44h 45m

$1,064

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/4

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/20

2:10 pm-5:30 am

2 stops28h 20m

$1,070

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/28

1:07 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 11/5

1:35 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,154

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

3:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/23

10:30 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,158

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 9/28

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/2

1:10 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,309

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/29

10:07 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 11/5

1:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,312

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/29

9:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 10/29

1:40 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,356

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/26

10:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops65h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 3/1

6:25 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$1,428

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/23

2:13 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 10/29

1:40 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,437

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Detroit is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,176, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in April, then you should wait until January to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,198.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,619. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,842.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,101. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $2,331. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport from Detroit for as low as $1,229 on momondo.

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  • How far is Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 7120.0 mi between Detroit and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,168Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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