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

Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to China

How many flights depart from Detroit to China on average per week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and China is 7 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to China?

Delta, China Eastern and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Detroit to China on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from Detroit to China as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to China were last updated today.

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

There are 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of December 2025.

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

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 China.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:15 pm - 12:15 pm

DTW

PEK

29h 00m2 stops

8:25 am - 9:02 pm

PEK

DTW

25h 37m2 stops

$892Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27

9:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 20m1 stop

$909Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 15

11:28 am - 9:45 am

DTW

PEK

33h 17m2 stops

10:50 am - 5:12 am

PEK

DTW

31h 22m2 stops

$915Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

12:54 pm - 3:35 pm

DTW

SHA

38h 41m2 stops

1:20 pm - 7:02 pm

SHA

DTW

41h 42m2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Jun 3

10:44 am - 6:25 pm

DTW

PEK

43h 41m2 stops

4:40 pm - 9:01 pm

PEK

DTW

40h 21m2 stops

$1,025Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

8:25 am - 11:35 am

DTW

CAN

39h 10m2 stops

7:30 am - 11:03 pm

CAN

DTW

27h 33m2 stops

$1,067China Eastern

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 16

8:25 am - 12:25 am

DTW

SZX

28h 00m2 stops

7:30 am - 10:54 pm

SZX

DTW

27h 24m2 stops

$1,090China Eastern

Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 25

10:10 am - 11:25 am

DTW

SZX

60h 15m2 stops

12:40 pm - 2:21 pm

SZX

DTW

38h 41m2 stops

$1,178Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

5:15 pm - 5:25 pm

DTW

SZX

35h 10m2 stops

6:45 pm - 4:26 pm

SZX

DTW

34h 41m2 stops

$1,212China Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 26

11:30 am - 11:25 am

DTW

SZX

34h 55m1 stop

12:40 pm - 2:21 pm

SZX

DTW

38h 41m2 stops

$1,816Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Feb 9

DTW2:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 06m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 16

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 15m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,134

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Feb 10

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 3

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 33m

2 stops

DTW8:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,167

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ANA

Feb 2

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 13

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 47m

2 stops

DTW3:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,269

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to China

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 1

DTW12:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 41m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 2

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 12m

2 stops

DTW7:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,005

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 15

DTW1:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 06m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 14

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 26m

2 stops

DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,025

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 1

DTW12:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 41m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 30

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 41m

2 stops

DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,054

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DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:15 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/27

8:25 am-9:02 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$892

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$909

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

11:28 am-9:45 am

2 stops33h 17m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/3

10:50 am-5:12 am

2 stops31h 22m

$915

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

12:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/3

1:20 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops41h 42m

$1,005

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

10:44 am-6:25 pm

2 stops43h 41m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/28

4:40 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$1,025

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

8:25 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/16

7:30 am-11:03 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,067

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

8:25 am-12:25 am

2 stops28h 00m

Shenzhen

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-10:54 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,090

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

10:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops60h 15m

Shenzhen

Mon 1/26

12:40 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,178

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 2/26

6:45 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$1,212

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

11:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop34h 55m

Shenzhen

Mon 1/26

12:40 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,816

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,177. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to China from Detroit during March instead. Flights to China in March, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $1,208.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,446. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Thursday is $1,876.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to China flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to China in the morning for as low as $1,629. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $2,274 on average. Flights to China from Detroit at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Detroit to China flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Detroit to China flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to China flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$2,031
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,031

The fastest flight from Detroit to China takes 15h 05m

Direct flights go from Detroit to China every day.

There are 237 airports in China. From Detroit there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to China?
Prices for flights from Detroit to China were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to China?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to China?
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 China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to China?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and China, the leading plane model is Boeing 787 Dreamliner, making up 50.00% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A350-900 with 50.00%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to China

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Delta	PriceFrom $653	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,016 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 184 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,109 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,126 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,071 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,049 reviews	Search ANA flights

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