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Cheap flights from Detroit to China from C$ 879

DTT — SHA
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to China

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to China

Wed 21/108:55 p.m. -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 28/1010:55 p.m. -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,540
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops37h 45m
Wed 21/41:40 p.m. -
2 stops37h 08m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,562
Tue 15/98:55 p.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Fri 20/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop45h 05m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,581
Mon 21/98:55 p.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Mon 5/1010:25 p.m. -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,630
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops37h 45m
Fri 16/411:10 a.m. -
2 stops40h 01m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,631
Tue 15/98:55 p.m. -
1 stop31h 50m
Mon 16/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop45h 05m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,636
Wed 16/912:56 p.m. -
2 stops34h 09m
Wed 23/99:35 a.m. -
2 stops31h 47m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,656
Mon 7/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops27h 09m
Tue 22/97:20 a.m. -
2 stops24h 16m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,657
Tue 15/98:55 p.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Sun 15/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop45h 05m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,664
Sun 15/117:46 a.m. -
2 stops36h 29m
Sat 17/47:25 p.m. -
2 stops40h 34m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,683
Mon 16/116:10 a.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Sun 18/47:25 p.m. -
2 stops40h 34m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,692
Thu 12/118:05 p.m. -
1 stop32h 05m
Fri 27/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop45h 05m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,706

Find flight deals from Detroit to China

Round-trip from

C$ 1,540

One-way from

C$ 879

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 1,958
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Detroit to China
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28/9-31/12
  • 28/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 09m total
  • Detroit to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price (C$ 1,878 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 32% potential price decrease (C$ 1,101 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

12:56 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops35h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 879

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/3

10:22 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops37h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 879

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/3

9:05 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

8:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

8:05 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

8:55 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/12

8:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

8:05 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/12

8:05 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 980

DetroitShanghai

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/9

12:56 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops35h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,023

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,780). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,063). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to China?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

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
1,477 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

Related info for your journey

  • 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$ 2,093, Turkish Airlines can have you in China from Detroit in 18h 55m. Detroit and China are separated by a distance of 11454 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 Pu Dong or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,780). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,063). 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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