How many flights depart from Shanghai to Detroit on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Detroit. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Detroit?

Delta and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Detroit

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Detroit are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Detroit.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Detroit?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

11:40 am - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45mnonstop

$983Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

7:00 am - 7:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$984Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

8:45 am - 7:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$984Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

11:10 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 05mnonstop

$984Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

8:10 pm - 9:28 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 am - 6:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$987United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

12:10 pm - 6:37 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 27m1 stop San Francisco

7:26 am - 6:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$987United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

6:25 pm - 9:27 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:40 am - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45mnonstop

$989Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

5:30 pm - 1:23 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 53m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:40 am - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45mnonstop

$989Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

12:10 pm - 6:37 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 27m1 stop San Francisco

5:30 am - 5:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$998United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

12:10 pm - 10:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 05m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 am - 5:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,002United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

11:40 am - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45mnonstop

$983Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

9:55 am - 11:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 42mnonstop

11:10 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 05mnonstop

$984Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Jan 19

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Jan 19

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Jan 20

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Jan 21

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Jan 21

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Jan 18

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Jan 18

10:00 am - 10:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 31mnonstop

10:05 am - 3:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 10mnonstop

$1,045Delta

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Jan 20

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Turkish Airlines flights from Shanghai to Detroit

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Shanghai to Detroit flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 7

PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 1

DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 10m

1 stop

PVG8:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,163

Turkish Airlines

Oct 7

PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 4

DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 05m

1 stop

PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,164

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to Detroit

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to Detroit flight tickets

Air Canada

Nov 23

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

37h 05m

2 stops

DTW5:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 28

DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 40m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,038

Air Canada

Oct 6

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 35m

2 stops

DTW9:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 2

DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 40m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,043

Air Canada

Oct 5

PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

38h 41m

2 stops

DTW6:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Nov 2

DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 40m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,048

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

9:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop13h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

11:40 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

$983

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

9:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop13h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$984

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

9:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop13h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

8:45 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$984

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

9:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop13h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

11:10 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop16h 05m

$984

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

8:10 pm-9:28 am

2 stops25h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:26 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$987

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

12:10 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:26 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$987

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

6:25 pm-9:27 am

2 stops27h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

11:40 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

$989

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

5:30 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop31h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

11:40 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

$989

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

12:10 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

5:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$998

ShanghaiDetroit

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

PVGDTW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

12:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

7:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,002

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Shanghai is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in August, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai to Detroit during May average around $0.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from Shanghai is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,100. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai to Detroit for around $1,567.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,232. Flying to Detroit in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,320 on average. Flights to Detroit from Shanghai in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Detroit flight route?

Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best Shanghai - Detroit flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to Detroit flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$503
Fastest flight time	13h 31m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is $503. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $983.

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Detroit takes 13h 31m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Detroit every day.

There is 1 airport in Detroit. From Shanghai there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Detroit

How far is Shanghai to Detroit by plane?
Detroit is 7116.0 mi away from Shanghai. Flights usually cover this in 13h 31m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Detroit?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Detroit are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Detroit?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Detroit.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Detroit?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $1,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,579 reviews		Search Delta flights

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