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Cheap flights Shanghai — Detroit

Shanghai (PVG, CN) Detroit (DTW, US)
from $533 11 460 km ~13h 59m 2 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
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Cheapest: $533 on 20.11.2026
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Cheapest flights found
20 Nov 2026, Fri
Sichuan Airlines 3U 6992
05:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:16
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
21h 31m 3 stops
Trip.com
$533
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Route characteristics
Distance
11 460 km
Flight time
13h 59m
Time difference
-12h
Minimum price
from $533 (20.11.2026)
Average price
$533
Maximum price
$533
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Airlines (2)
UA United Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Agencies (2)
Kiwi.com Trip.com
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$510
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$533
Where to buy tickets 2
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $510
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $533
Airports

From — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

To — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Detroit
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Detroit?
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 Shanghai to Detroit?
The straight-line distance — 11 460 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Detroit cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $533 on 20.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $533. Range: $533 — $533.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Detroit?
The difference — -12h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
To which airports in Detroit do flights arrive?
To Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: United Airlines, Sichuan 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 Shanghai — Detroit

Flights Shanghai — Detroit is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 11 460 km. Flight time 13h 59m. Time difference -12h.

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

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $533 (20.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $533, ranging from $533 to $533. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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