Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai (DTT-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spirit Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$481 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to PVG on Mon, Jan 5), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,257 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

  It takes about 16 hours 15 minutes to fly from Detroit to Shanghai.

• When is the best time to book flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Detroit to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Detroit to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL389 (10:15)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$481.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Shanghai on December 28, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at US$832.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Detroit?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (DTW-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Detroit and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Detroit is 13h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Detroit to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.