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$438+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SHA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:18 amDTW - CAN
2 stops41h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCAN - DTW
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$819
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:05 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/711:05 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$954
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:45 amDTW - SHA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/184:35 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$970
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:02 amDTW - PVG
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/185:30 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$970
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:10 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/278:25 amPVG - DTW
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:05 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/610:10 amPVG - DTW
1 stop45h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$972
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:18 amDTW - CAN
2 stops49h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/81:15 amCAN - DTW
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$972
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:18 amDTW - CAN
2 stops49h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:40 pmCAN - DTW
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$978
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:12 pmDTW - PEK
2 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/93:35 pmPEK - DTW
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$983
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/114:10 pmDTW - PVG
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1811:55 amPVG - DTW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$993
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/243:50 pmDTW - PEK
2 stops29h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/83:25 amPEK - DTW
2 stops27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2$1,004
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:49 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops32h 41mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/88:30 amPVG - DTW
2 stops22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/3$1,005

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to China that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

9:18 am-4:05 pm

2 stops41h 47m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$819

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

10:44 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$970

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

11:20 am-10:45 am

2 stops34h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/9

10:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,020

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

3:48 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

10:30 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops36h 17m

$1,020

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:59 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,040

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

4:03 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,040

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

10:47 am-11:30 am

3 stops35h 43m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/10

12:40 pm-5:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,046

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/27

7:30 am-11:19 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$1,070

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop22h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/8

12:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,100

DetroitNanjing

DTW - NKG

DTWNKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

7:33 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 2/26

8:20 am-11:19 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,109

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to China?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of $558). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to China flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated November 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern from Detroit to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,052 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to China?

    If you book a flight to China from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to China?

    Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and China Eastern can get you from Detroit to China in just under 28h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7380 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to China?

    Most travelers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Pu Dong or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from Detroit to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to China?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of $558). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$684Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,024Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$1,141Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,219Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,659Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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