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      Compare Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao flight deals

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      Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,277. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.$2,072 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,072, select.
      Shanghai.$2,277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,277, select.
      Shanghai.$2,277 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with jetBlue and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,277, select.
      Shanghai.$3,108 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,108, select.
      Shanghai.$3,213 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,213, select.
      Shanghai.$3,325 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,325, select.
      Shanghai.$3,343 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with jetBlue and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,343, select.
      Shanghai.$3,599 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with jetBlue and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,599, select.
      Shanghai.$3,692 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with United and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,692, select.
      Shanghai.$3,976 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,976, select.
      Shanghai.$4,132 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,132, select.
      Shanghai.$4,132 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,132, select.
      Shanghai.$4,152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,152, select.
      Shanghai.$4,288 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,288, select.
      Shanghai.$4,618 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with United and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,618, select.
      Shanghai.$6,211 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $6,211, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Sep
      from $2,072
      Oct
      from $2,277
      Nov
      from $2,277
      Dec
      from $3,108
      Jan
      from $3,325
      Feb
      from $4,288
      Mar
      from $4,152
      Apr
      from $3,976
      May
      from $6,211
      Jun
      from $9,144
      Jul
      from $21,013
      Aug
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      Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Hongqiao.

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      Detroit to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$2,072
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao is $2,072. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,072.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao.
      The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Detroit Wayne County Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

      Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know

      • Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

      • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to SHA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

      • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

      • $1,061 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,072. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

      • To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to SHA, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

      • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DTW to SHA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

      • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

      Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

      • The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

      • 74% of flights leaving from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

      • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.

      • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DTW. Whether you have an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

      Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

      Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai

      • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

      • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.

      When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

      • April is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Shanghai in March.

      • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to SHA in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

      Explore more of China

      • You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.

      • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are key reasons to visit.

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