Cheap flights from Detroit to China from $449

In general, September 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 $1,295. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to China from Detroit during April instead. Flights to China in April, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,322.

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 $1,700. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Wednesday is $2,306.

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 $2,015. 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.

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Detroit - China flight prices

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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Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit 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 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

1 flights are operational daily from Detroit to China as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between Detroit and China is 7 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.