What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Beijing?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Beijing

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Beijing?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 21h 55m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Beijing?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Beijing?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,278.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Beijing?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 5h 38m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Beijing?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Beijing are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Beijing?

The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Beijing is 1 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Beijing?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Beijing.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:35 pm - 1:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

9:15 am - 11:38 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,002Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

10:23 am - 12:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

9:15 am - 11:53 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,004Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

10:22 am - 1:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 8:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

1:35 pm - 1:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 8:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

10:22 am - 5:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

41h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 8:06 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18

10:22 am - 1:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 8:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

10:22 am - 5:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

41h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 8:06 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 36m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,011Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18

10:13 am - 12:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

37h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 pm - 8:03 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 33m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,012Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

10:22 am - 10:45 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

36h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:05 am - 11:52 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 47m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,036Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

7:15 pm - 11:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

40h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

4:45 pm - 8:40 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,038Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3

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1:35 pm - 5:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

39h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

3:15 am - 11:38 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,424Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

5:59 pm - 3:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 pm - 11:11 amPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,749Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 am - 10:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

75h 30m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Macau

7:20 am - 6:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,789Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

10:21 am - 1:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:25 am - 8:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,801Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 am - 4:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

45h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

7:20 am - 6:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,819Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

7:00 am - 10:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

75h 30m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Macau

10:00 am - 11:38 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,853Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

5:59 pm - 3:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:10 am - 6:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$1,882Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

12:51 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 49m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Incheon Intl

3:30 pm - 11:11 amPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 41m3 stops Incheon Intl San Francisco Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,899Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

12:51 pm - 9:40 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 49m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Incheon Intl

9:55 pm - 9:53 amPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,928Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 am - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop San Francisco

5:25 pm - 6:31 amPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$2,436United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to Beijing

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 20

DTW1:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 50m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Oct 29

PEK9:15 amBeijing Capital

26h 23m

2 stops

DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,002

Cathay Pacific

Nov 17

DTW10:23 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 32m

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PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Nov 24

PEK9:15 amBeijing Capital

27h 38m

2 stops

DTW11:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,004

Cathay Pacific

Oct 20

DTW10:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 03m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Oct 29

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

24h 35m

2 stops

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,009

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ANA

Feb 20

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 00m

2 stops

PEK12:15 pmBeijing Capital

Mar 3

PEK3:15 pmBeijing Capital

36h 04m

2 stops

DTW2:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,137

ANA

Feb 3

DTW2:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 11m

2 stops

PEK12:15 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 14

PEK8:25 amBeijing Capital

27h 01m

2 stops

DTW10:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,147

ANA

Oct 9

DTW10:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

37h 35m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 26

PEK3:15 pmBeijing Capital

41h 15m

2 stops

DTW8:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$8,796

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

1:35 pm-1:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/29

9:15 am-11:38 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$1,002

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/17

10:23 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 32m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/24

9:15 am-11:53 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,004

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

10:22 am-1:25 am

2 stops27h 03m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/29

7:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,009

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DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

1:35 pm-1:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/29

7:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,009

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/11

10:22 am-5:20 pm

2 stops41h 58m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/18

7:30 am-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,010

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

10:22 am-1:25 am

2 stops27h 03m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/29

7:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,010

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/11

10:22 am-5:20 pm

2 stops41h 58m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/18

7:30 am-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,011

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/20

10:13 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 17m

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/27

7:30 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops37h 33m

$1,012

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

10:22 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 23m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/10

8:05 am-11:52 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$1,036

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

7:15 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/3

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,038

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,036. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in March, then you should wait until April to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,136.

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Best Price Found	$514
Fastest flight time	25h 33m
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The best one-way flight to Beijing from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $514. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,002.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Beijing takes 25h 33m

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How far is Detroit to Beijing by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Beijing is about 6620.6 mi. 25h 33m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Beijing?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Beijing are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Beijing?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Beijing is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Beijing?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Beijing?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Detroit to Beijing is Cathay Pacific (100% of total bookings).

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