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Cheap flights from Detroit to China from C$ 608

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SHA
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 April 2026.

Tue 18/88:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1110:10 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,443
Mon 20/41:33 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops34h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/57:05 p.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops39h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,514
Wed 30/97:00 a.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops25h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 26/1011:20 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops43h 41m
Korean Air
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,536
Tue 3/1112:15 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops43h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 1/128:50 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops43h 21m
Korean Air
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,544
Tue 27/102:59 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops41h 26m
Korean Air
Mon 2/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops42h 07m
Korean Air
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,545
Mon 2/1112:45 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops42h 40m
Korean Air
Wed 11/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops43h 23m
Korean Air
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,547
Tue 20/107:50 p.m.
DTW
-
SHA
2 stops33h 15m
Korean Air
Sun 8/116:25 p.m.
SHA
-
DTW
2 stops32h 31m
Korean Air
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,562
Tue 11/88:50 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/1211:05 p.m.
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,570
Tue 3/1112:15 p.m.
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops43h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 26/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops46h 56m
Korean Air
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,612
Tue 21/411:40 a.m.
DTW
-
SHA
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/510:30 p.m.
SHA
-
DTW
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,617
Tue 20/107:50 p.m.
DTW
-
SHA
2 stops33h 15m
Korean Air
Fri 6/116:25 p.m.
SHA
-
DTW
2 stops32h 32m
Korean Air
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,630
Sun 26/47:16 p.m.
DTW
-
SHA
2 stops28h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:30 p.m.
SHA
-
DTW
2 stops36h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,685

Find flight deals from Detroit to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to China flight deals. Data was last updated 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,443

One-way from

C$ 608

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 1,337
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/8-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Detroit to China
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 53m total
  • Detroit to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 431 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 145 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

3:42 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

10:30 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops36h 29m

C$ 1,685

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

10:41 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

6:10 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

2 stops40h 44m

C$ 1,703

DetroitHarbin

DTW - HRB

DTWHRB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

8:32 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 23m

Harbin

Mon 14/9

11:55 a.m.-11:04 p.m.

2 stops47h 09m

C$ 1,734

DetroitChengdu

DTW - CTU

DTWCTU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

8:32 a.m.-1:20 a.m.

2 stops28h 48m

Chengdu

Mon 5/10

1:30 p.m.-11:06 p.m.

2 stops45h 36m

C$ 1,734

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

1:02 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops35h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

4:35 p.m.-6:47 p.m.

2 stops39h 12m

C$ 1,855

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

10:41 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

12:35 a.m.-9:04 p.m.

2 stops32h 29m

C$ 1,860

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

4:10 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

7:20 a.m.-9:04 p.m.

2 stops25h 44m

C$ 1,923

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

8:32 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

1:10 p.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop21h 56m

C$ 1,931

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/9

1:51 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops38h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/10

12:35 a.m.-9:04 p.m.

2 stops32h 29m

C$ 1,970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/4

3:42 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 18/5

10:30 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops36h 29m

C$ 1,989

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to China

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 656). Flying from Detroit to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,434). 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 19 April 2026.

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.

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 19 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific and China Eastern from Detroit to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,281 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 0.9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to China from Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to China?

    For as low as C$ 1,734, Qatar Airways can have you in China from Detroit in 27h 23m. Detroit and China are separated by a distance of 9809 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from Detroit to China is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Harbin. You may also consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 656). Flying from Detroit to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,434). 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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