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

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

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 68% 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 week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and China is 6 per week as of January 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 January 2026.

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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10:15 am - 3:20 pm

DTW

PVG

16h 05mnonstop

5:30 pm - 6:05 pm

PVG

DTW

13h 35mnonstop

$869Delta

Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20

8:38 am - 6:00 pm

DTW

PVG

20h 22m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 6:05 pm

PVG

DTW

13h 35mnonstop

$873Delta

Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20

7:28 am - 6:55 pm

DTW

PVG

22h 27m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 8:59 pm

PVG

DTW

20h 29m

1 stop

$883United Airlines

Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20

6:00 am - 6:45 pm

DTW

PVG

23h 45m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 11:44 pm

PVG

DTW

39h 49m

2 stops

$900United Airlines

Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 28

9:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 7:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m

1 stop

$914Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12

8:05 pm - 4:15 pm

DTW

PEK

31h 10m

1 stop

12:50 am - 7:10 pm

PEK

DTW

30h 20m

1 stop

$943Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12

1:02 pm - 12:20 pm

DTW

SHA

35h 18m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 9:20 pm

SHA

DTW

40h 30m

2 stops

$1,040Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, May 12

8:55 am - 6:45 pm

DTW

CAN

45h 50m

2 stops

9:00 am - 11:04 pm

CAN

DTW

26h 04m

2 stops

$1,062China Eastern

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11

1:02 pm - 12:20 pm

DTW

SHA

35h 18m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 9:20 pm

SHA

DTW

44h 00m

2 stops

$1,082Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 30

8:25 am - 11:50 pm

DTW

SHE

27h 25m

2 stops

7:40 am - 10:54 pm

SHE

DTW

27h 14m

2 stops

$1,147China Eastern

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Feb 5

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 18

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

30h 38m

2 stops

DTW8:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,145

ANA

Feb 17

DTW7:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 57m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 3

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 15m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,151

ANA

Feb 4

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 18

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m

2 stops

DTW1:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,168

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Detroit to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Mar 16

DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 18m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 12

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,040

Cathay Pacific

Apr 27

DTW1:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 52m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 27

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 55m

2 stops

DTW8:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,070

Cathay Pacific

Mar 16

DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 18m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 30

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,082

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

10:15 am-3:20 pm

Nonstop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$869

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

8:38 am-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop13h 35m

$873

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

7:28 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$883

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$900

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

11:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$914

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

8:05 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/12

12:50 am-7:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$943

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

1:02 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,040

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

8:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/11

9:00 am-11:04 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$1,062

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

1:02 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,082

DetroitShenyang

DTW - SHE

DTWSHE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

8:25 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Shenyang

Fri 3/20

7:40 am-10:54 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,147

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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 Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,526. 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 $1,944.

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 $1,677. 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	$1,332
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $1,332. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,932.

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 January 2026.
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 Airbus A350-900, making up 97.92% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 2.08%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,124 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 191 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,148 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,199 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,078 reviews	Search ANA flights

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