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Cheap flights from Detroit to China from C$ 810

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — PVG
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,440

One-way from

C$ 912

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,858
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/4-10/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Detroit to China
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 14m total
  • Detroit to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 108 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to China

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 20 February 2025.

Sat 12/44:40 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/58:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,440
Mon 3/35:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/36:10 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop28h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,537
Fri 11/411:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Wed 7/53:45 p.m.PVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,672
Mon 21/49:10 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/51:35 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops41h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,970
Tue 29/42:10 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/511:50 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop26h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 18/2C$ 2,102
Wed 12/33:46 p.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops21h 29mANA
Tue 1/41:35 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops29h 15mANA
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,108
Tue 29/411:00 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops32h 25mSWISS
Thu 15/510:05 a.m.PVG - DTW
3 stops42h 48mSWISS
Deal found 18/2C$ 2,115
Fri 11/48:29 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops43h 51mQatar Airways
Sun 27/412:35 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops34h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,116
Mon 28/79:00 p.m.DTW - PVG
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 31/710:25 p.m.PVG - DTW
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,124
Thu 17/48:29 a.m.DTW - PVG
2 stops43h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/412:35 a.m.PVG - DTW
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,151
Thu 20/211:51 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops35h 29mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/310:30 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops34h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2C$ 2,176
Tue 29/710:45 a.m.DTW - SHA
2 stops36h 40mJapan Airlines
Wed 3/912:50 p.m.SHA - DTW
2 stops44h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,875

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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/4

4:40 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

8:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops31h 10m

C$ 1,440

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

5:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/3

6:10 p.m.-10:52 a.m.

1 stop28h 42m

C$ 1,537

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/4

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

Nonstop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

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

Nonstop13h 50m

C$ 1,672

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/4

9:10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/5

1:35 p.m.-6:58 p.m.

2 stops41h 23m

C$ 1,970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

2:10 p.m.-5:10 a.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/5

11:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 2,102

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

3:46 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

2 stops21h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/4

1:35 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops29h 15m

C$ 2,108

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

11:00 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

2 stops32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/5

10:05 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

3 stops42h 48m

C$ 2,115

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/4

8:29 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops43h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/4

12:35 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

2 stops34h 52m

C$ 2,116

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/7

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

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 31/7

10:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 40m

C$ 2,124

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/4

8:29 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops43h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/4

12:35 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

2 stops32h 28m

C$ 2,151

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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$ 1,233). Flying from Detroit to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,714). 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 20 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 20 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 20 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.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.0
Very good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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$ 912. Delta flights start at C$ 943 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 1,118 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to China (average of C$ 1,233). Flying from Detroit to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,714). 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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