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

Cathay Pacific 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 November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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 November 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 75% 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 November 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 - 5:45 amDTW-CAN

29h 17m1 stop

5:15 pm - 5:12 amCAN-DTW

24h 57m2 stops

$925Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Mar 1

11:28 am - 5:45 amDTW-CAN

29h 17m1 stop

5:15 pm - 5:12 amCAN-DTW

24h 57m2 stops

$942Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Mar 6

12:12 pm - 11:05 amDTW-PVG

34h 53m2 stops

8:35 am - 10:45 pmPVG-DTW

26h 10m2 stops

$970Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9

3:58 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-SHA

31h 22m2 stops

10:30 pm - 8:59 pmSHA-DTW

34h 29m2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 23

3:58 pm - 1:30 pmDTW-PVG

32h 32m2 stops

12:50 pm - 8:59 pmPVG-DTW

44h 09m2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 23

9:00 pm - 4:45 pmDTW-PVG

31h 45m1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:50 pmPVG-DTW

32h 25m1 stop

$1,053Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

8:32 am - 12:15 amDTW-CKG

27h 43m2 stops

7:25 am - 10:14 pmCKG-DTW

26h 49m2 stops

$1,084China Eastern

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Thu, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 21

8:05 pm - 4:15 pmDTW-PEK

31h 10m1 stop

12:50 am - 6:10 pmPEK-DTW

30h 20m1 stop

$1,108Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 26

8:32 am - 6:05 pmDTW-CKG

45h 33m3 stops

7:15 pm - 10:14 pmCKG-DTW

38h 59m3 stops

$1,486China Eastern

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Thu, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 21

10:35 am - 12:15 amDTW-CKG

24h 40m1 stop

1:15 pm - 5:08 amCKG-DTW

27h 53m2 stops

$2,956Delta

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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to China

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 17

DTW3:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 22m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 23

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 29m

2 stops

DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,005

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 10

DTW12:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 43m

2 stops

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Mar 17

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

25h 29m

2 stops

DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,036

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 11

DTW12:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 43m

2 stops

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Mar 17

PEK3:25 amBeijing Capital

29h 34m

2 stops

DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,044

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ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Apr 14

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 27

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,318

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ANA

Nov 25

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 30m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

29h 18m

2 stops

DTW6:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,336

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ANA

Nov 24

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 30m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

29h 18m

2 stops

DTW6:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,343

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DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

11:28 am-5:45 am

1 stop29h 17m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/1

5:15 pm-5:12 am

2 stops24h 57m

$925

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

11:28 am-5:45 am

1 stop29h 17m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/6

5:15 pm-5:12 am

2 stops24h 57m

$942

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

12:12 pm-11:05 am

2 stops34h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

8:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$970

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

3:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

10:30 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,005

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

3:58 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

12:50 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$1,005

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

10:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,053

DetroitChongqing

DTW - CKG

DTWCKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

8:32 am-12:15 am

2 stops27h 43m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 3/21

7:25 am-10:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,084

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

8:05 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/26

12:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,108

DetroitChongqing

DTW - CKG

DTWCKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

8:32 am-6:05 pm

3 stops45h 33m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 3/21

7:15 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops38h 59m

$1,486

DetroitChongqing

DTW - CKG

DTWCKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

10:35 am-12:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 3/9

1:15 pm-5:08 am

2 stops27h 53m

$2,956

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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 $1,204. 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 $1,518. 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 $1,788.

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 in the morning when prices are $1,624 on average. Flights to China from Detroit in the morning 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	$1,361
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	1 airport

The best 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 is 1 airport near China: 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 November 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 $684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,002 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,044 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,064 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,659	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 119 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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