Cheap flights from Shanghai to Detroit from £546
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £546 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,307 |
Average round-trip | £1,395 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Spirit Airlines |
Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-90 min | $2 (exact fare required) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | $45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | $35-$60 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-45 min | $60-$120 (pre-booked; varies by provider) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
25-45 min | $40-$100 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration | |
45-60 min | $12-$18 (to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended) | every 2 hours (traffic dependent) | Ann Arbor travelers |
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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Detroit
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| ZIPAIR | TZP | ZG | Yes |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| Asiana Airlines | AAR | OZ | Yes |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Detroit
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -6°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 12°C | 4°C |
| May | 19°C | 11°C |
| June | 24°C | 16°C |
| July | 27°C | 19°C |
| August | 26°C | 19°C |
| September | 23°C | 15°C |
| October | 15°C | 9°C |
| November | 8°C | 2°C |
| December | 2°C | -2°C |
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