What airlines fly to China?

Delta, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines 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 82% 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 September 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 September 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 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of September 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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2:45 pm - 3:15 pmDTW-PVG

36h 30m2 stops

4:30 pm - 5:30 amPVG-DTW

26h 00m2 stops

$781Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 7

8:35 am - 7:50 pmDTW-KWE

47h 15m2 stops

11:15 am - 8:37 pmKWE-DTW

45h 22m2 stops

$925Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 2

9:00 pm - 4:45 pmDTW-PVG

31h 45m1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$1,082Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 18

8:46 am - 10:40 amDTW-WUH

37h 54m2 stops

7:30 pm - 6:55 pmWUH-DTW

36h 25m2 stops

$1,114China Eastern

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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Nov 3

8:46 am - 10:10 amDTW-PEK

37h 24m2 stops

8:30 am - 6:55 pmPEK-DTW

23h 25m2 stops

$1,116China Eastern

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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 4

12:12 pm - 12:30 pmDTW-PEK

36h 18m2 stops

7:30 am - 8:59 pmPEK-DTW

25h 29m2 stops

$1,129Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18

3:50 pm - 5:40 pmDTW-PVG

36h 50m2 stops

7:10 am - 6:10 pmPVG-DTW

24h 00m2 stops

$1,129Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 10

8:05 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-PVG

32h 05m1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$1,140Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24

10:35 am - 12:10 amDTW-NKG

24h 35m1 stop

7:25 am - 7:05 pmNKG-DTW

23h 40m1 stop

$2,555Delta

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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

8:32 am - 12:10 amDTW-NKG

26h 38m2 stops

7:25 am - 7:05 pmNKG-DTW

23h 40m1 stop

$2,559Delta

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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Sep 27

DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 02m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 8

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 58m

2 stops

DTW3:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,332

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Sep 25

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 29

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 48m

2 stops

DTW3:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,346

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ANA

Sep 24

DTW9:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 20m

2 stops

PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 21

PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 37m

2 stops

DTW1:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,352

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Japan Airlines flights from Detroit to China

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Japan Airlines

Sep 28

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 25m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 4

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 05m

2 stops

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,309

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Japan Airlines

Sep 26

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 25m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 3

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 09m

2 stops

DTW6:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,313

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Japan Airlines

Sep 24

DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 09m

2 stops

PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 2

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

42h 14m

2 stops

DTW7:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,320

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DTW - PVG

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

2:45 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/7

4:30 pm-5:30 am

2 stops26h 00m

$781

DetroitGuiyang

DTW - KWE

DTWKWE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

8:35 am-7:50 pm

2 stops47h 15m

Guiyang

Thu 10/2

11:15 am-8:37 pm

2 stops45h 22m

$925

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

9:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,082

DetroitWuhan

DTW - WUH

DTWWUH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

8:46 am-10:40 am

2 stops37h 54m

Wuhan

Mon 11/3

7:30 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,114

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

8:46 am-10:10 am

2 stops37h 24m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/4

8:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,116

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

12:12 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops36h 18m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/18

7:30 am-8:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,129

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

3:50 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

7:10 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,129

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/24

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,140

DetroitNanjing

DTW - NKG

DTWNKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

10:35 am-12:10 am

1 stop24h 35m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/10

7:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$2,555

DetroitNanjing

DTW - NKG

DTWNKG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

8:32 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 38m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 3/10

7:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$2,559

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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 $1,211.

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 $1,861.

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 $1,674 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?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Detroit - China flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around $1,660 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Detroit for as low as $1,229 on momondo.

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 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to China flight.

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Best Price Found	$788
Fastest flight time	15h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	1 airport

The best one-way flight to China from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $788. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,252.

The fastest flight from Detroit to China takes 15h 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 September 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 Airbus A350-900, making up 88.89% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 11.11%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 998 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 166 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 110 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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