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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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 lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 5,687.

  • How long does it take to fly 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 are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

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

How to find a cheap flight from Detroit to Shanghai

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Detroit to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Thu, Jul 3 at AED 2840 for one-way flights.
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Flight Info | Detroit to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 2,616
Cheapest return ticket price AED 5,370
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 11,476.41 km
Average flight time 14 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines

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