Flying from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Detroit is 13 hours behind Beijing. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to DTW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your flight from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and DTW are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to DTW flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DTW if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is around 32 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
ج.م. 32,240 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 73,876. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to DTW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Beijing to DTW.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Visit Detroit in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Beijing to DTW plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Detroit
After booking your flight from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Detroit:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are attractions you won't want to skip in Detroit.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Detroit. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Cleveland is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.