Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $572

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8:00 am - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
43h 35m
3 stops
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1:20 pm - 7:22 am
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DTW
30h 02m
3 stops
$1,180Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
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7:16 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
28h 49m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$1,231Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
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8:52 am - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
66h 43m
3 stops
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1:20 pm - 12:00 pm
SHA
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DTW
34h 40m
3 stops
$1,253Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 24
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6:30 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
33h 05m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 6:34 am
SHA
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DTW
29h 14m
2 stops
$1,263Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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3:46 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
35h 49m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 2:49 pm
SHA
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DTW
37h 29m
3 stops
$1,296Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
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10:01 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
53h 34m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 6:34 am
SHA
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DTW
29h 14m
2 stops
$1,311Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 24
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7:16 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
28h 49m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:42 pm
SHA
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DTW
46h 22m
2 stops
$1,332Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 23
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12:50 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
40h 15m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 4:26 pm
SHA
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DTW
34h 01m
2 stops
$1,341Korean Air
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19
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10:01 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
53h 34m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 12:14 pm
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DTW
34h 54m
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$1,352Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 24
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10:01 pm - 3:35 pm
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53h 34m
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1:20 pm - 6:34 am
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29h 14m
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$1,364Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 24

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
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
$1,470
Cathay Pacific
Aug 18
DTW7:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 20m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 17
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 12m
2 stops
DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,471
Cathay Pacific
Apr 29
DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 32m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 24
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 12m
2 stops
DTW11:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,475

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
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 21
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,591

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-3:35 pm

3 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-7:22 am

3 stops30h 02m

$1,180

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,231

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

8:52 am-3:35 pm

3 stops66h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

1:20 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops34h 40m

$1,253
Quickest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

6:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

1:20 pm-6:34 am

2 stops29h 14m

$1,263

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

3:46 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-2:49 pm

3 stops37h 29m

$1,296

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

10:01 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops53h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

1:20 pm-6:34 am

2 stops29h 14m

$1,311

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

7:16 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/23

1:20 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops46h 22m

$1,332

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

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

10:01 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops53h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

1:20 pm-12:14 pm

3 stops34h 54m

$1,352

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

10:01 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops53h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

1:20 pm-6:34 am

2 stops29h 14m

$1,364

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,227, 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 September to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,260.

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Fastest flight time

15h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 15h 05m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • 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.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are updated daily.

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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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DeltaPriceFrom $788Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,408 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.2
202 reviews
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