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Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $491

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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
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SHA
32h 19m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
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DTW
36h 29m
2 stops
$1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
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7:16 pm - 3:35 pm
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SHA
32h 19m
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10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
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DTW
36h 29m
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$1,204Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - 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 - 7:20 am
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DTW
30h 00m
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$1,209Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20
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3:46 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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32h 19m
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1:20 pm - 7:20 am
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DTW
30h 00m
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$1,214Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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3:46 pm - 12:05 pm
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SHA
32h 19m
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1:20 pm - 7:20 am
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DTW
30h 00m
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$1,223Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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3:46 pm - 3:35 pm
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SHA
35h 49m
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10:50 am - 7:20 am
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DTW
32h 30m
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$1,254Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Jun 3
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3:46 pm - 3:35 pm
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35h 49m
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12:25 pm - 7:20 am
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DTW
30h 55m
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$1,307Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Jun 3
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3:46 pm - 3:35 pm
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35h 49m
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8:10 am - 7:20 am
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DTW
35h 10m
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$1,326Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, May 28
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8:35 am - 5:05 pm
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44h 30m
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6:25 pm - 3:20 pm
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32h 55m
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$1,341Korean Air
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
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11:17 am - 10:00 am
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34h 43m
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12:25 pm - 7:20 am
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30h 55m
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$1,370Multiple Airlines
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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
$1,372
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
$1,373
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
$1,380

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 9
DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
44h 30m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,341
Korean Air
Apr 10
DTW7:02 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 03m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,391
Korean Air
Apr 11
DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
64h 50m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,397

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,052

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,204

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

3:46 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/20

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,209
Quickest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

3:46 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,214

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

3:46 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,223

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

3:46 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/3

10:50 am-7:20 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,254

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

3:46 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/3

12:25 pm-7:20 am

3 stops30h 55m

$1,307

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

3:46 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/28

8:10 am-7:20 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,326

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

8:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,341

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

11:17 am-10:00 am

3 stops34h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/3

12:25 pm-7:20 am

3 stops30h 55m

$1,370

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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 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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Fastest flight time

15h 05m

Direct flights

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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.
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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.

  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,318 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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