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Cheap flights from Detroit to China from C$ 739

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PVG
16 Feb — 23 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,631

One-way from

C$ 762

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,873

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,810 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/4-7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 35m total
  • Detroit to China
30/3
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 54m total
  • Detroit to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 869 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 146 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to China.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to China
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 11 February 2025.

Tue 15/411:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Wed 14/53:45 p.m.PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,631
Thu 3/46:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/48:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,654
Fri 4/47:37 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop31h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 27/45:00 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop17h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,740
Mon 7/411:03 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops41h 17mQatar Airways
Sun 27/412:35 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops36h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,771
Thu 20/26:30 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops24h 10mJapan Airlines
Thu 13/312:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops39h 43mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,790
Thu 20/28:30 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop32h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 13/31:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop21h 54mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,837
Wed 10/97:27 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/94:05 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,841
Mon 28/47:37 p.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops28h 28mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/51:20 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops47h 33mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2C$ 2,194
Fri 18/44:42 p.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops36h 23mKorean Air
Sat 3/56:25 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops32h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 10/2C$ 2,377
Fri 4/45:40 p.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops37h 45mChina Southern
Sun 27/48:50 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops46h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 10/2C$ 2,486
Sat 8/1111:30 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops35h 55mANA
Sun 23/111:40 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops40h 17mANA
Deal found 9/2C$ 2,763
Wed 24/128:40 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops38h 05mJapan Airlines
Fri 2/11:10 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops42h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 2,808

Find flights from Detroit to China within your budget

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 February 2025.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/4

11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nonstop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/5

3:45 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

Nonstop13h 50m

C$ 1,631

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

7:37 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop31h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

5:00 p.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop35h 49m

C$ 1,634

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

7:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/5

12:10 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

2 stops21h 57m

C$ 1,652

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/3

9:10 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/3

11:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 15m

C$ 1,743

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

11:03 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/5

12:35 a.m.-12:43 a.m.

2 stops36h 08m

C$ 1,748

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

5:10 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/4

8:05 p.m.-4:04 p.m.

2 stops31h 59m

C$ 1,942

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/5

2:05 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/6

11:50 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

2 stops35h 47m

C$ 2,119

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/3

12:30 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop40h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/3

6:25 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 2,209

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/4

5:40 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops40h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/4

8:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops47h 15m

C$ 2,473

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

11:51 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops35h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/3

10:30 p.m.-8:58 p.m.

2 stops34h 28m

C$ 2,622

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to China

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,234). Flying from Detroit to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,715). 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 11 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 February 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 11 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Detroit to China have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

HND - MNL

Great experience! Affordable economy seat with plenty of leg room, foot rest, nice meal, entertainment and excellent flight attendants!

8.4
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

HND - MNL

Great experience! Affordable economy seat with plenty of leg room, foot rest, nice meal, entertainment and excellent flight attendants!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

HND - MNL

Great experience! Affordable economy seat with plenty of leg room, foot rest, nice meal, entertainment and excellent flight attendants!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

HND - MNL

Great experience! Affordable economy seat with plenty of leg room, foot rest, nice meal, entertainment and excellent flight attendants!

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

HND - MNL

Great experience! Affordable economy seat with plenty of leg room, foot rest, nice meal, entertainment and excellent flight attendants!

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4