Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Detroit

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Detroit, including Delta Air Lines, Asiana Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Detroit according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Detroit: One way flights from $729, round trip flights from $1,972. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Detroit are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Detroit

The distance between Shanghai and Detroit is approximately 11,476.41 km. It takes around 14 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Detroit. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$723
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,320
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,476.41 km
Average flight time14 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Detroit route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Detroit

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Detroit purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Detroit is October, with an average price of $716; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $1,932.

$1,932
$1,324
$716
$108
    Cheapest
  • $1,161
    Jun
  • $1,775
    Jul
  • $1,671
    Aug
  • $1,245
    Sep
  • $716
    Oct
  • $873
    Nov
  • $892
    Dec
  • $1,819
    Jan
  • $1,402
    Feb
  • $1,932
    Mar
  • $1,672
    Apr
  • $1,062
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Detroit purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Detroit are found during January, with an average price of $1,372. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to $3,134.

$3,134
$2,253
$1,372
$491
    Cheapest
  • $1,556
    Jun
  • $2,473
    Jul
  • $2,370
    Aug
  • $2,504
    Sep
  • $1,720
    Oct
  • $3,134
    Nov
  • $2,360
    Dec
  • $1,372
    Jan
  • $1,760
    Feb
  • $3,122
    Mar
  • $1,468
    Apr
  • $2,923
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Detroit during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Detroit during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Detroit are available on Jun 19, with fares starting at $747.

$771
$759
$747
$735
  • $771
    18
    Jun
  • $747
    19
  • $747
    20
  • $747
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $723 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DTW on Wed, Jun 24), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,320 departing on Tue, Jul 28 and returning on Thu, Jul 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Detroit 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.
  • It takes around 14 hours 15 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Detroit (DTT).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 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 (09:53)
  • 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 Wed, Jun 24, with one-way flights priced at just $723.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Detroit is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Detroit on June 21, 2026 with Asiana Airlines, with prices starting at $1,480.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Detroit and Shanghai is 13h.
  • 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.

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