Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-11
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-17
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-18
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-19
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
2026-11-20
PVG - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $37.7
Shanghai to Detroit flight facts
Distance
7,127 mi
11,470 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−13h
Detroit is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
PVG - DTW
Business | 2 Stops
From 110,000 Pts + $57.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Detroit.
Shanghai and Detroit are about 7,127 miles (11,470 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,127-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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