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 59% 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 March 2026. 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 March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to China?

Prices for flights from Detroit to China were last updated today.

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There are 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of March 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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7:09 am - 11:55 pm

DTW

PVG

28h 46m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:49 am

PVG

DTW

34h 29m

2 stops

$937Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

8:50 pm - 4:45 pm

DTW

PVG

31h 55m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 05m

1 stop

$940Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Nov 17

8:51 am - 11:15 pm

DTW

WUH

26h 24m

2 stops

6:30 pm - 11:12 pm

WUH

DTW

40h 42m

2 stops

$1,060China Eastern

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 4

8:51 am - 10:50 pm

DTW

FOC

25h 59m

2 stops

7:55 am - 11:19 pm

FOC

DTW

27h 24m

2 stops

$1,060China Eastern

Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, May 28

4:18 pm - 1:05 pm

DTW

CAN

32h 47m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 3:24 pm

CAN

DTW

37h 09m

2 stops

$1,116ANA

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5

9:48 am - 9:30 pm

DTW

PEK

23h 42m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:38 am

PEK

DTW

34h 08m

2 stops

$1,129Korean Air

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 27

9:00 am - 1:05 pm

DTW

CAN

40h 05m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:16 pm

CAN

DTW

42h 01m

2 stops

$1,141ANA

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

7:16 pm - 3:35 pm

DTW

SHA

32h 19m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 10:59 pm

SHA

DTW

36h 29m

2 stops

$1,185Cathay Pacific

Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10

12:40 pm - 5:05 pm

DTW

SHA

40h 25m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 3:20 pm

SHA

DTW

32h 55m

2 stops

$1,235Korean Air

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 24

1:02 pm - 2:30 pm

DTW

XIY

37h 28m

2 stops

3:50 pm - 9:06 pm

XIY

DTW

41h 16m

2 stops

$1,531Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

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ANA

Apr 14

DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 47m

2 stops

CAN1:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

May 5

CAN2:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

37h 09m

2 stops

DTW3:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,116

ANA

Apr 28

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 05m

2 stops

CAN1:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

May 5

CAN2:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

42h 01m

2 stops

DTW8:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,141

ANA

Apr 14

DTW7:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 47m

2 stops

CAN1:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Apr 21

CAN2:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

44h 02m

2 stops

DTW10:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,151

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 22

DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 52m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

May 19

PEK7:25 amBeijing Capital

25h 56m

2 stops

DTW9:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,173

Cathay Pacific

Apr 26

DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 19m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 10

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 29m

2 stops

DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,185

Cathay Pacific

Apr 26

DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 22m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

May 16

CAN5:00 amGuangzhou Baiyun

28h 21m

2 stops

DTW9:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,268

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:09 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

7:20 am-5:49 am

2 stops34h 29m

$937

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$940

DetroitWuhan

DTW - WUH

DTWWUH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

8:51 am-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 24m

Wuhan

Mon 5/4

6:30 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops40h 42m

$1,060

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DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

8:51 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 59m

Fuzhou

Thu 5/28

7:55 am-11:19 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,060

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DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:18 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops32h 47m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/5

2:15 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$1,116

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

9:48 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Beijing Capital

Wed 5/27

1:30 pm-11:38 am

2 stops34h 08m

$1,129

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/5

2:15 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops42h 01m

$1,141

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:16 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,185

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,235

DetroitXi'an

DTW - XIY

DTWXIY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

1:02 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops37h 28m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 9/30

3:50 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops41h 16m

$1,531

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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 $1,699. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Sunday is $2,063.

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 $1,895. 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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Best Price Found	$1,609
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
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Airports in China	237 airports

The best flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,609

The fastest flight from Detroit to China takes 15h 05m

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There are 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of March 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 98.39% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 1.61%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,289 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $898	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,216 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,259 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,055	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 197 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,129 reviews	Search ANA flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,468 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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