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Tue, Mar 3
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£357
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Tue, Mar 3
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£373
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Thu, Mar 5
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£389
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£391
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Tue, Mar 3
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£427
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Wed, Mar 4
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£453
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
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£699
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Mon, Mar 9
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£721
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Tue, Mar 3 – Mon, Mar 9
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£723
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
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£752
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£753
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£763
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
ZIPAIRTZPZGYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
-6°C-14°C
14 Feb
73%
-1°C-11°C
Sunday
8 Feb
-6°C-15°C
15 Feb
89%
3°C2°C
Monday
9 Feb
-6°C-15°C
16 Feb
2°C0°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
1°C-6°C
17 Feb
88%
2°C-1°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
74%
-2°C-6°C
18 Feb
83%
11°C4°C
Thursday
12 Feb
-3°C-10°C
19 Feb
89%
8°C-3°C
Friday
13 Feb
-3°C-12°C
20 Feb
-1°C-8°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Detroit. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, ZIPAIR, Air China, Frontier Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Shanghai and Detroit have 400 direct flights per week.

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