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Flight Information from Detroit to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price £536
Cheapest return ticket price £1,105
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 11,476.41km
Average flight time 14 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines

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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Detroit to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £1,152.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 14 hours 20 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA): Delta Air Lines.

  • How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

How to find a cheap flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Detroit to Shanghai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Thu, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just £576.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Detroit to Shanghai. The cheapest airline for this route is Delta Air Lines.
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