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Cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai from $439

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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 12:25 pm
DTW
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SHA
29h 10m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:12 am
SHA
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DTW
28h 32m2 stops
$940Multiple Airlines
dom., ene. 18 - dom., ene. 25
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8:00 am - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
39h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SHA
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DTW
40h 50m2 stops
$992Multiple Airlines
jue., ene. 22 - mié., feb. 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:48 pm - 8:55 pm
DTW
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SHA
40h 07m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:16 pm
SHA
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DTW
37h 46m2 stops
$1,020Multiple Airlines
sáb., feb. 14 - lun., feb. 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:08 pm - 3:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 27m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 9:01 pm
SHA
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DTW
43h 41m2 stops
$1,054Cathay Pacific
mié., abr. 1 - jue., abr. 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:22 am - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
38h 58m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:01 pm
SHA
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DTW
43h 41m2 stops
$1,065Multiple Airlines
lun., mar. 2 - lun., abr. 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:44 am - 12:05 pm
DTW
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SHA
37h 21m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 9:01 pm
SHA
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DTW
43h 41m2 stops
$1,077Cathay Pacific
mié., abr. 15 - mié., may. 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 1:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
30h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 5:12 am
SHA
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DTW
28h 22m2 stops
$1,092Multiple Airlines
vie., ene. 16 - vie., ene. 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 4:35 pm
DTW
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SHA
33h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 5:12 am
SHA
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DTW
35h 07m3 stops
$1,139Multiple Airlines
dom., ene. 18 - dom., ene. 25
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11:28 am - 10:40 am
DTW
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SHA
35h 12m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 5:05 am
SHA
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DTW
44h 50m3 stops
$1,180Multiple Airlines
dom., mar. 8 - lun., mar. 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:35 pm - 12:20 pm
DTW
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SHA
29h 45m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SHA
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DTW
40h 50m2 stops
$1,186Cathay Pacific
jue., ene. 22 - mié., feb. 4

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 1
DTW1:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 27m
2 stops
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 30
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 41m
2 stops
DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,054
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Cathay Pacific
Apr 15
DTW10:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 21m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 41m
2 stops
DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,077
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Cathay Pacific
Dec 6
DTW3:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 06m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 11
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 45m
2 stops
DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,174
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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
Jan 22
DTW11:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 40m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 4
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,226
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Korean Air
Jan 22
DTW11:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 40m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 4
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,248
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Korean Air
Feb 14
DTW11:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 23
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,474
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated diciembre 4, 2025.
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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 1/18

6:15 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 1/25

1:40 pm-5:12 am

2 stops28h 32m

$940

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/22

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 2/4

1:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$992

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/14

3:48 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 2/23

10:30 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$1,020

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/1

1:08 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,054

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/2

8:22 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 4/6

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,065

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/15

10:44 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 5/6

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,077

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 1/16

6:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 1/23

1:50 pm-5:12 am

2 stops28h 22m

$1,092

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 1/18

6:15 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 1/25

7:05 am-5:12 am

3 stops35h 07m

$1,139

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/8

11:28 am-10:40 am

2 stops35h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 3/23

8:15 pm-5:05 am

3 stops44h 50m

$1,180

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/22

5:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 2/4

1:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,186

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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 $1,175, 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.

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.

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Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 14h 20m
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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 25h 35m.

  • 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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Free Cancellation
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,160Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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