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Cheap flights from Detroit to China from C$ 711

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PVG
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to China flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,551

One-way from

C$ 711

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,797
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/9-11/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 39m total
  • Detroit to China
6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Detroit to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 97 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 17 April 2025.

Sun 21/96:00 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Sat 11/103:55 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops41h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,551
Sun 21/95:32 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop36h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1012:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops23h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,628
Sun 20/45:10 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/57:50 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,657
Mon 29/99:00 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 28/1010:50 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,662
Wed 20/88:53 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops34h 52mJapan Airlines
Wed 3/94:05 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops40h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,687
Sat 23/85:38 a.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/95:00 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,694
Wed 16/410:50 a.m.DTW - PVG
Nonstop14h 55mDelta
Wed 23/45:30 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,804
Sun 7/96:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops26h 40mANA
Thu 25/91:35 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops23h 39mANA
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,837
Sat 23/88:02 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops28h 08mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/912:20 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops24h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/4C$ 1,951
Wed 30/47:16 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/51:30 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 2,059
Thu 19/64:03 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops27h 52mBritish Airways
Tue 8/711:00 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops45h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/4C$ 2,114
Tue 4/113:45 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop29h 20mLufthansa
Wed 31/1212:00 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/4C$ 2,123

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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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 April 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

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/9

6:00 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

3:55 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops41h 34m

C$ 1,551

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/9

5:32 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop36h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

12:10 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops23h 36m

C$ 1,628

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/9

9:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

10:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 25m

C$ 1,662

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/8

8:53 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/9

4:05 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

2 stops40h 17m

C$ 1,687

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/8

5:38 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop21h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/9

5:00 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop19h 25m

C$ 1,694

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/5

11:37 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops31h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/6

12:05 a.m.-10:46 p.m.

2 stops34h 41m

C$ 1,754

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/9

6:00 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/9

1:35 a.m.-1:14 p.m.

2 stops23h 39m

C$ 1,837

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

8:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/5

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

Nonstop13h 50m

C$ 1,879

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/8

8:02 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/9

12:20 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops24h 05m

C$ 1,951

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

7:16 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/5

1:30 p.m.-6:26 a.m.

2 stops28h 56m

C$ 2,059

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,202). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,677). 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 17 April 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 17 April 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 17 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA 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

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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?

    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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to China one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Japan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 875. Delta flights start at C$ 885 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 928 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,202). Flying from Detroit to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,677). 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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