Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $505

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Cathay Pacific Logo
1:13 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
34h 52m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 9:20 pm
SHA
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DTW
44h 00m
2 stops
$1,040Cathay Pacific
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 3:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:16 pm
SHA
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DTW
34h 46m
2 stops
$1,048Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:02 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 33m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 9:20 pm
SHA
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DTW
44h 00m
2 stops
$1,092Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:13 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
34h 52m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 9:20 pm
SHA
-
DTW
44h 00m
2 stops
$1,094Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, May 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
37h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 9:20 pm
SHA
-
DTW
40h 30m
2 stops
$1,097Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
39h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:12 pm
SHA
-
DTW
33h 42m
2 stops
$1,147Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
ANA Logo
9:10 am - 12:25 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 8:13 pm
SHA
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DTW
43h 33m
2 stops
$1,157ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
35h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 6:25 pm
SHA
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DTW
35h 45m
3 stops
$1,167Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 30
ANA Logo
9:10 am - 12:25 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 8:13 pm
SHA
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DTW
43h 33m
2 stops
$1,168ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
35h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:54 am
SHA
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DTW
30h 59m
2 stops
$1,181Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 28

ANA flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Feb 16
DTW9:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 25
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 33m
2 stops
DTW8:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,157
ANA
Feb 16
DTW9:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 2
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 33m
2 stops
DTW8:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,168
ANA
Feb 9
DTW2:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 06m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 18
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 45m
2 stops
DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,246

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
Apr 13
DTW1:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 52m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 4
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,040
Cathay Pacific
Apr 16
DTW1:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
34h 52m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 4
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,069
Cathay Pacific
Apr 1
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 33m
2 stops
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 30
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 00m
2 stops
DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,092

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

1:13 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,040

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

1:02 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,048

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

1:02 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,092

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

1:13 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,094

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

10:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,097

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

11:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

10:30 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$1,147

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

9:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:40 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops43h 33m

$1,157

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

11:28 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

7:40 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops35h 45m

$1,167

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

9:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

1:40 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops43h 33m

$1,168

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

11:28 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

10:55 am-4:54 am

2 stops30h 59m

$1,181

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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 $1,171, 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 $1,284.

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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.
  • 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?

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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 $664Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,048 reviews
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