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Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $497

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Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
57h 15m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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DTW
32h 28m
2 stops
$1,064Korean Air
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
33h 15m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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DTW
32h 28m
2 stops
$1,141Korean Air
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23
ANA Logo
4:18 pm - 12:15 pm
DTW
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SHA
31h 57m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:01 pm
SHA
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DTW
41h 26m
2 stops
$1,155ANA
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 5
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
40h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:25 am
SHA
-
DTW
51h 00m
2 stops
$1,157Korean Air
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:02 pm - 8:55 pm
DTW
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SHA
43h 53m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 9:06 pm
SHA
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DTW
40h 16m
2 stops
$1,181Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
33h 15m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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DTW
32h 28m
2 stops
$1,191Korean Air
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
34h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
45h 39m
2 stops
$1,193Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 13
ANA Logo
7:18 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
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SHA
40h 57m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:01 pm
SHA
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DTW
41h 26m
2 stops
$1,205ANA
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, May 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:33 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
34h 32m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$1,232Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, May 17
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
40h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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DTW
32h 28m
2 stops
$1,235Korean Air
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

Korean Air flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Korean Air deals on Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Korean Air
Aug 18
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
57h 15m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 24
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 28m
2 stops
DTW2:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,064
Korean Air
Aug 17
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 15m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 23
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 28m
2 stops
DTW2:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,141
Korean Air
Aug 18
DTW12:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 25m
1 stop
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 24
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
51h 00m
2 stops
DTW9:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,157

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 1
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
43h 53m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 16m
2 stops
DTW9:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,181
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
$1,378
Cathay Pacific
Apr 20
DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 32m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 01m
2 stops
DTW9:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,428

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

7:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops57h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$1,064
Quickest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

7:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/23

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$1,141

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

4:18 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$1,155

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops51h 00m

$1,157

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

1:02 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops43h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

4:50 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops40h 16m

$1,181

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

7:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$1,191

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

1:33 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops45h 39m

$1,193

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

7:18 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$1,205

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

1:33 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,232

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$1,235

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

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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,272, 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 September, then you should wait until November to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,361.

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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 15h 05m.

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    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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Rating
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Price
DeltaPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,360 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.2
200 reviews
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