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Flights from Shanghai to Detroit

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Detroit over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 82,724 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 133,750.

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 details for Shanghai to Detroit

The distance between Shanghai and Detroit is 11,476.41km. It takes around 14 hours 30 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₹ 57,855
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 90,789
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,476.41km
Average flight time14 hours 30 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Detroit

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Detroit flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from ₹ 40,426.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Detroit, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Detroit (DTT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 57,855 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DTW on Tue, Jan 13), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 90,789 departing on Thu, Dec 25 and returning on Sat, Dec 27.
  • It takes about 14 hours 30 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.
  • 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, Jan 13, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 57,855.
    · 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Detroit on December 22, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at ₹ 98,611.
  • The time difference between Detroit and Shanghai is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.