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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Shanghai starting at IDR 10,634,353

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Shanghai, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Detroit below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW11:35
        15h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG15:20
        Mon, Mar 24|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,119,053IDR 15,313,826
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        IDR 15,313,826IDR 11,119,053

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Mon, Mar 24 with Delta Air Lines. One-way direct flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,119,053 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW11:35
        15h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG15:20
        Thu, Mar 27|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,429,529IDR 15,313,826
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        IDR 15,313,826IDR 11,429,529

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Thu, Mar 27 with Delta Air Lines. One-way direct flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,429,529 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:25
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG16:55
        Wed, Feb 12|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 10,634,353IDR 15,313,826
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        IDR 15,313,826IDR 10,634,353

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Wed, Feb 12 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 10,634,353 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW07:00
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG18:45
        Mon, Feb 10|Detroit - Shanghai|United Airlines
        IDR 11,181,595
        IDR 11,181,595

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Mon, Feb 10 with United Airlines. One-way connecting flights with United Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,181,595 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:30
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG16:55
        Tue, Mar 18|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,246,370
        IDR 11,246,370

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Tue, Mar 18 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,246,370 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:25
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG16:55
        Thu, Feb 27|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,273,174
        IDR 11,273,174

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Thu, Feb 27 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,273,174 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:25
        19h
        1 stop
        PVG15:25
        Mon, Apr 14|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,288,809
        IDR 11,288,809

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Mon, Apr 14 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,288,809 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW20:10
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG16:55
        Tue, Feb 4|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,315,613
        IDR 11,315,613

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Tue, Feb 4 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,315,613 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW07:00
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG18:45
        Wed, Feb 5|Detroit - Shanghai|United Airlines
        IDR 11,358,052
        IDR 11,358,052

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Wed, Feb 5 with United Airlines. One-way connecting flights with United Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,358,052 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:25
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG16:55
        Wed, Mar 5|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
        IDR 11,442,931
        IDR 11,442,931

        Fly from Detroit to Shanghai on Wed, Mar 5 with Delta Air Lines. One-way connecting flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting at IDR 11,442,931 including taxes and charges.

      • DTT01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SHA02:00 pm
        Thu, Jan 23|Detroit - Shanghai|Delta Air Lines
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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Shanghai

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Alternative Routes from Detroit to Shanghai

There are various non-direct routes from Detroit to Shanghai which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    DTW
    11:26
    42h 9m
    2 transfer
    PVG
    18:35
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Frontier Airlines
    IDR 8,934,554
  • Spirit Airlines
    DTW
    15:41
    33h 54m
    2 transfer
    SHA
    14:35
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Thu, Jan 16Spirit Airlines
    IDR 10,064,776
  • Spirit Airlines
    DTW
    15:41
    33h 54m
    2 transfer
    SHA
    14:35
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
    Thu, Jan 16Spirit Airlines
    IDR 10,064,776
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much is a flight from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around IDR 31,139,155.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 14 hours 45 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from Detroit to Shanghai depart?

    The latest flight departs from Detroit (DTW) at 21:45 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 06:00.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Delta Air Lines operates 13 direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • How many airports in Shanghai?

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Find cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight priceIDR 10,634,353
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 21,780,209
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance11,476.41km
Average flight time14 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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