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

Turkish Airlines 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.

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.

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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8:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m1 stop

9:55 am - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

45h 15m1 stop

$909Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3

9:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m1 stop

11:05 pm - 7:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$918Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

6:15 pm - 9:50 pm

DTW

PEK

38h 35m2 stops

8:30 am - 9:02 pm

PEK

DTW

25h 32m2 stops

$925Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 29

6:15 pm - 12:25 pm

DTW

SHA

29h 10m2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:12 am

SHA

DTW

28h 32m2 stops

$954Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

1:13 pm - 11:05 am

DTW

PVG

33h 52m2 stops

2:30 pm - 9:20 pm

PVG

DTW

42h 50m2 stops

$967Cathay Pacific

Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, May 13

1:02 pm - 3:20 pm

DTW

SHA

38h 18m2 stops

1:20 pm - 12:24 am

SHA

DTW

47h 04m2 stops

$1,009Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, May 18

8:25 am - 8:00 pm

DTW

CTU

47h 35m2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:04 pm

CTU

DTW

45h 34m2 stops

$1,067China Eastern

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, May 12

8:25 am - 12:55 am

DTW

CTU

28h 30m2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:04 pm

CTU

DTW

45h 34m2 stops

$1,068China Eastern

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, May 19

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

ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Mar 2

DTW10:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 57m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 6

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 25m

2 stops

DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,156

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ANA

Mar 4

DTW10:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 57m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 3

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 27m

2 stops

DTW10:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,217

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ANA

Jan 6

DTW2:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 16m

2 stops

TAO12:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Jan 20

TAO1:35 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

36h 46m

2 stops

DTW1:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,543

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Korean Air flights from Detroit to China

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Korean Air

Mar 2

DTW11:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 20m

1 stop

SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 4

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

DTW10:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,224

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Korean Air

Mar 2

DTW8:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 35m

2 stops

SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 4

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

DTW10:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,230

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Korean Air

Mar 3

DTW11:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 20m

1 stop

SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 28

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,235

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

9:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop45h 15m

$909

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

11:05 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$918

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

6:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/29

8:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$925

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

6:15 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

1:40 pm-5:12 am

2 stops28h 32m

$954

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

1:13 pm-11:05 am

2 stops33h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$967

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

1:02 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-12:24 am

2 stops47h 04m

$1,009

DetroitChengdu

DTW - CTU

DTWCTU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

8:25 am-8:00 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 5/12

1:30 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops45h 34m

$1,067

DetroitChengdu

DTW - CTU

DTWCTU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-12:55 am

2 stops28h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 5/19

1:30 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops45h 34m

$1,068

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

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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 8,015 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 185 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,111 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,132 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,075 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,050 reviews	Search ANA flights

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