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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$729 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DTW on Tue, May 19), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,303 departing on Mon, Jun 1 and returning on Wed, Jun 3.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Detroit with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines Spirit Airlines Shanghai Airlines 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 Shanghai to Detroit?

  It takes about 13 hours 35 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Detroit.

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Detroit 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 Shanghai to Detroit?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Detroit. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL388 (09:48)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Detroit, 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 Tue, May 19, with one-way flights priced at just US$729.
  · 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 Detroit travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Detroit on May 19, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$734.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Detroit?

  The time difference between Detroit and Shanghai is 13h.

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

  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.