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

China Eastern is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to China

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.

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 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.

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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11:28 am - 6:00 pm

DTW

PVG

41h 32m1 stop

2:20 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

31h 42m2 stops

$952Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

6:00 am - 4:25 pm

DTW

PVG

22h 25m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:58 pm

PVG

DTW

17h 33m1 stop

$954American Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

11:28 am - 6:00 pm

DTW

PVG

41h 32m1 stop

2:20 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

31h 42m2 stops

$957Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27

7:54 pm - 4:25 pm

DTW

PVG

31h 31m2 stops

6:25 pm - 10:37 am

PVG

DTW

29h 12m2 stops

$959American Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26

12:54 pm - 11:05 am

DTW

PVG

34h 11m2 stops

7:20 am - 9:01 pm

PVG

DTW

25h 41m2 stops

$967Cathay Pacific

Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15

3:58 pm - 10:45 am

DTW

PEK

29h 47m2 stops

4:45 pm - 9:15 pm

PEK

DTW

40h 30m2 stops

$1,017Cathay Pacific

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

2:03 pm - 5:05 pm

DTW

SHA

39h 02m2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:20 pm

SHA

DTW

32h 55m2 stops

$1,140Korean Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15

5:15 pm - 5:25 pm

DTW

SZX

35h 10m2 stops

6:45 pm - 4:26 pm

SZX

DTW

34h 41m2 stops

$1,185China Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 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

8:22 pm - 10:15 am

DTW

FOC

49h 53m2 stops

11:50 am - 3:07 pm

FOC

DTW

39h 17m2 stops

$1,536Korean Air

Mon, May 4 - Tue, Jun 23

Korean Air flights from Detroit to China

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Korean Air

Mar 31

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

57h 25m

2 stops

PEK9:40 amBeijing Capital

Apr 13

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

29h 32m

2 stops

DTW7:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,127

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Korean Air

Apr 6

DTW2:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 02m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 13

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 46m

2 stops

DTW3:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,140

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Korean Air

Mar 31

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

57h 25m

2 stops

PEK9:40 amBeijing Capital

Apr 9

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

26h 49m

2 stops

DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,177

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ANA

Jan 13

DTW11:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 10m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 26

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

41h 51m

2 stops

DTW1:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,117

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ANA

Jan 4

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 3

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 46m

2 stops

DTW8:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,206

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Jan 4

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 5

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 23m

2 stops

DTW5:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,256

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DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

11:28 am-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

2:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$952

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$954

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

11:28 am-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

2:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$957

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

7:54 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

6:25 pm-10:37 am

2 stops29h 12m

$959

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

12:54 pm-11:05 am

2 stops34h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

7:20 am-9:01 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$967

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

3:58 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 47m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/17

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,017

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

2:03 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops39h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,140

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 2/26

6:45 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$1,185

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

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

8:22 pm-10:15 am

2 stops49h 53m

Fuzhou

Tue 6/23

11:50 am-3:07 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$1,536

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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 $1,847.

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?

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Best Price Found	$1,967
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 $1,967

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%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $662	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,015 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 179 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,103 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,112 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,041 reviews	Search ANA flights

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