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.

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 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.

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

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

7:30 am - 9:52 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 22m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$994Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Jan 27

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

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

3:25 am - 9:44 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 19m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$995Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

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

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

10:22 am - 12:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 9:34 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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

7:00 am - 12:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:20 pm - 9:42 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 22m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

10:22 am - 12:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

9:25 am - 11:52 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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

$1,033Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

7:00 am - 12:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

6:35 pm - 8:40 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,039Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8

10:22 am - 12:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

37h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 3:48 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,039Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18

7:24 pm - 12:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 3:48 pmPEK Beijing Capital-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,039Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18

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Oct 26

DTW10:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 33m

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PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

27h 04m

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DTW9:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Oct 27

DTW10:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 33m

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PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Nov 3

PEK9:25 amBeijing Capital

27h 27m

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DTW11:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,033

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Oct 13

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 25m

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PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Oct 28

PEK8:05 amBeijing Capital

27h 33m

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DTW11:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,050

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Oct 13

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 35m

1 stop

PEK3:55 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 27

PEK12:05 amBeijing Capital

32h 43m

2 stops

DTW8:48 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,800

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Oct 13

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 35m

1 stop

PEK3:55 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 27

PEK12:05 amBeijing Capital

32h 43m

2 stops

DTW8:48 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,945

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

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Wed 11/4

10:23 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 32m

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/27

7:30 am-9:52 pm

2 stops27h 22m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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10:23 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 32m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/18

3:25 am-9:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$995

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

1:35 pm-1:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/27

7:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,009

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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10:22 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 33m

Beijing Capital

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7:30 am-9:34 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,009

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

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/2

5:20 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops41h 22m

$1,009

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

10:22 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 33m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/3

9:25 am-11:52 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,033

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/8

6:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,039

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/11

10:22 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 08m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/18

7:30 am-3:48 pm

2 stops44h 18m

$1,039

DetroitBeijing

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PEK Beijing Capital

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/11

7:24 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/18

7:30 am-3:48 pm

2 stops44h 18m

$1,039

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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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Fastest flight time	23h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Beijing from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $483. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $994.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Beijing takes 23h 50m

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How far is Detroit to Beijing by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Beijing is about 6620.6 mi. 23h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Beijing?
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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 September 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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