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Cheap flights Detroit — Shanghai

Detroit (DTW, US) Shanghai (PVG, CN)
from $464 11 460 km ~13h 59m 6 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $464 on 17.11.2026
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Prices found for 8 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
17 Nov 2026, Tue
United Airlines UA 558
13:45
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
09:26
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 41m 2 stops
Farehutz
$464
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
United Airlines UA 558
13:45
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
09:36
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 51m 2 stops
Farehutz
$464
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
United Airlines UA 7351
15:26
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
11:54
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
20h 28m 2 stops
Farehutz
$476
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
United Airlines UA 1341
01:05
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
20:21
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 16m 1 stop
Farehutz
$483
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Alaska Airlines AS 313
02:49
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
21:51
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 2m 2 stops
Tickets
$581
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20 Nov 2026, Fri
Alaska Airlines AS 349
15:01
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
14:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
23h 29m 3 stops
Vayama
$728
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Route characteristics
Distance
11 460 km
Flight time
13h 59m
Time difference
+13h
Minimum price
from $464 (17.11.2026)
Average price
$561
Maximum price
$728
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (2)
UA United Airlines AS Alaska Airlines
Agencies (3)
Farehutz Tickets Vayama
Prices by day of week
Monday
$476
avg $480
Tuesday
$464
avg $464
Cheapest
Friday
$728
avg $728
Sunday
$581
avg $581
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
United Airlines
United Airlines
4 flights · 3 days
$464
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$581
Where to buy tickets 3
Farehutz
4 tickets · 3 days
from $464
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $581
Vayama
1 tickets · 1 days
from $728
Airports

From — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Detroit — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Detroit to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 13h 59m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Detroit to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 11 460 km.
How much do flights from Detroit to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $464 on 17.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $561. Range: $464 — $728.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Shanghai?
The difference — +13h.
From which airports does Detroit operate flights?
From Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Detroit — Shanghai

Flights Detroit — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 11 460 km. Flight time 13h 59m. Time difference +13h.

From Detroit (DTW) flights depart from 1 airport: DTW. To Shanghai (PVG) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

2 airlines operate on this route: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $464 (17.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $561, ranging from $464 to $728. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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