Flights from Detroit to Shanghai Starting at £433

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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 £1,192.
How long is the flight from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

It takes about 15 hours 5 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?
- The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

Airlines with flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA)?

Delta Air Lines operates 13 direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (SHA).
How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

There are 2 airport(s) in Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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Flight Information from Detroit to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price	£449
Cheapest return ticket price	£947
Off-season travel month	March
Peak season for travel	December
Flight distance	11,476.41km
Average flight time	15 hours 5 minutes
Popular airline	Delta Air Lines