$517 Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (PVG)

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Shanghai (DTW-PVG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $517 for one-way flights and $1,129 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 5
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,129 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,129
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $1,129 found 1 hour ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,150 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,150
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,150 found 3 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 23
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,157 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,157
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,157 found 5 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 9
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,157 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,157
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $1,157 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,164 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,164
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $1,164 found 3 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 3
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,331 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,331
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Aug 18 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $1,331 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,356 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,356
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $1,356 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 16
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,380 Roundtrip, just found
$1,380
Roundtrip
just found
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $1,380 just found
Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 5
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,442 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,442
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Fri, Sep 5, priced at $1,442 found 4 days ago
KLM
Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 5
DTW
Detroit
PVG
Shanghai
$1,472 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,472
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Detroit to Shanghai, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $1,472 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (PVG)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $966 - $1,636 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (PVG)
Origin airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$1,129
Distance
7120 mi
Average flight time
14 hours 15 mins

Detroit to Shanghai Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Shanghai

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Shanghai are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Shanghai: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Shanghai

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Shanghai in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $517 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Detroit to Shanghai flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Detroit to Shanghai airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) cost?
Pick up cheap return tickets starting from $1732 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Delta flight leaving DTW on July 30 2025 and touching down at PVG. The price was last updated on July 3 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from DTW to PVG?
The cheapest flights from DTW to PVG are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
When setting off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), you can catch a nonstop flight to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) with Delta Air Lines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from DTW to PVG?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from DTW to PVG is Delta. You can book a seat on this route from $1131. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from DTW on August 27 2025. Prices were last updated on July 3 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
On average, only 1 nonstop flight departs daily from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). Want more options? Use Expedia's filter tool to find flights with layovers and squeeze in a visit to another city along the way.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
The 10 AM departures from DTW to PVG are typically the busiest. They can also be more expensive. If you want to save on your fare, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from DTW to PVG?
Jet off on a Wednesday if you're after the best selection of flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG).
What is the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)'s first flight to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) departs at approximately 10:17AM UTC-5. With a travel duration of 16h 3m, you'll touch down at around 3:20PM UTC+8.
How long does it take to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Flights from DTW to PVG have an average travel time of 16 hours and 3 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 7,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from DTW to PVG?
With 81% of flights typically arriving as scheduled, China Eastern Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). To check your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
To avoid potential delays on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) route, travel before 3 PM. Later departures are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Shanghai from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
Check out your flight options from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). This is the only airport in Shanghai you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) last-minute?
Booking your flight from DTW to PVG shortly before your journey is generally more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your itinerary, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DTW to PVG flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a DTW to PVG flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one place. After choosing your preferred flights and accommodations, consider adding extras such as activities, car rentals and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Typically, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your DTW to PVG flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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