Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 3

What airports are near Detroit?

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The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Akron–Canton, Bishop International, London International, Capital Region International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 4

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Detroit and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Shanghai with Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Alaska Airlines.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Detroit and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Detroit and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Akron–Canton, Bishop International, London International, Capital Region International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 9

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Detroit and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Detroit and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£446
Cheapest round-trip	£870
Average round-trip	£1,311
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Frontier Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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