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

Cathay Pacific, ANA, 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 72% 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.

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 5 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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5:00 am - 12:25 am

DTW

SZX

54h 25m3 stops

7:30 am - 5:12 am

SZX

DTW

34h 42m2 stops

$882Multiple Airlines

jue., ene. 8 - lun., ene. 26

6:15 pm - 8:25 pm

DTW

PVG

37h 10m2 stops

8:50 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

25h 12m2 stops

$888Multiple Airlines

lun., ene. 19 - mié., feb. 4

8:05 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

PVG

23h 10m1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$969Turkish Airlines

dom., feb. 1 - mié., feb. 25

8:05 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

PVG

23h 10m1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$977Turkish Airlines

dom., feb. 1 - mié., feb. 25

10:44 am - 12:10 pm

DTW

PVG

37h 26m2 stops

7:20 am - 9:01 pm

PVG

DTW

25h 41m2 stops

$978Cathay Pacific

mié., abr. 22 - mié., may. 13

1:08 pm - 12:55 am

DTW

PEK

23h 47m2 stops

7:30 am - 9:11 pm

PEK

DTW

25h 41m2 stops

$1,025Cathay Pacific

mar., mar. 10 - mar., mar. 24

8:32 am - 12:10 am

DTW

SHE

27h 38m2 stops

6:55 am - 11:04 pm

SHE

DTW

28h 09m2 stops

$1,067China Eastern

mar., abr. 28 - mié., may. 27

8:25 am - 12:10 am

DTW

CAN

27h 45m2 stops

9:00 am - 10:54 pm

CAN

DTW

25h 54m2 stops

$1,067China Eastern

mar., mar. 10 - mar., mar. 31

10:35 am - 10:15 am

DTW

FOC

35h 40m2 stops

11:50 am - 11:01 am

FOC

DTW

59h 11m2 stops

$1,127Korean Air

jue., abr. 9 - mar., abr. 28

12:15 pm - 3:30 pm

DTW

SHE

39h 15m2 stops

4:50 pm - 11:40 am

SHE

DTW

54h 50m2 stops

$1,127Korean Air

lun., abr. 27 - mié., may. 27

Japan Airlines flights from Detroit to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Detroit to China flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Feb 2

DTW1:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 37m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 5

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 11m

2 stops

DTW12:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,172

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Jun 9

DTW9:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 21m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 4

SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

DTW2:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,788

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Dec 24

DTW8:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 30m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 9

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 12m

2 stops

DTW12:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$4,567

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ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Jan 8

DTW11:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 10m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 14

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 46m

2 stops

DTW1:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,113

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ANA

Jan 5

DTW11:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

45h 05m

2 stops

PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 46m

2 stops

DTW1:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,117

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ANA

Apr 15

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 30m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 22

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,443

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DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/8

5:00 am-12:25 am

3 stops54h 25m

Shenzhen

lun. 1/26

7:30 am-5:12 am

2 stops34h 42m

$882

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/19

6:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/4

8:50 am-9:02 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$888

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/1

8:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/25

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$969

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/1

8:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 2/25

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$977

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/22

10:44 am-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/13

7:20 am-9:01 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$978

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/10

1:08 pm-12:55 am

2 stops23h 47m

Beijing Capital

mar. 3/24

7:30 am-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$1,025

DetroitShenyang

DTW - SHE

DTWSHE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/28

8:32 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 38m

Shenyang

mié. 5/27

6:55 am-11:04 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,067

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/10

8:25 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mar. 3/31

9:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,067

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/9

10:35 am-10:15 am

2 stops35h 40m

Fuzhou

mar. 4/28

11:50 am-11:01 am

2 stops59h 11m

$1,127

DetroitShenyang

DTW - SHE

DTWSHE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/27

12:15 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shenyang

mié. 5/27

4:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops54h 50m

$1,127

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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 $1,414. 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 $1,792.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to China in the evening for as low as $1,091. 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.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to China flight.

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Best Price Found	$868
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $868. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,361.

The fastest flight from Detroit to China takes 14h 20m

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 5 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,007 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,090 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,049 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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