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 77% 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 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.

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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9:18 am - 4:05 pmDTW-CAN

41h 47m2 stops

5:15 pm - 5:30 amCAN-DTW

25h 15m2 stops

$819Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9

11:03 am - 9:45 amDTW-PEK

33h 42m3 stops

3:35 pm - 5:30 amPEK-DTW

26h 55m2 stops

$908Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 11

8:05 pm - 8:30 amDTW-PVG

23h 25m1 stop

11:05 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-DTW

32h 05m1 stop

$954Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 29

5:35 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-PVG

41h 20m2 stops

8:30 am - 11:19 pmPVG-DTW

27h 49m2 stops

$986Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 18

12:12 pm - 5:45 pmDTW-PVG

41h 33m2 stops

8:35 am - 9:01 pmPVG-DTW

24h 26m2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Apr 8

8:05 pm - 8:30 amDTW-PVG

23h 25m1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:50 pmPVG-DTW

32h 25m1 stop

$1,030Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, May 19

8:32 am - 11:45 pmDTW-WUH

27h 13m2 stops

2:30 pm - 10:13 pmWUH-DTW

43h 43m2 stops

$1,058China Eastern

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Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Apr 12

8:32 am - 11:50 pmDTW-PEK

27h 18m2 stops

7:30 pm - 10:13 pmPEK-DTW

38h 43m2 stops

$1,061China Eastern

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Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 17

11:40 am - 11:15 pmDTW-FOC

23h 35m1 stop

1:25 pm - 7:05 pmFOC-DTW

17h 40m1 stop

$3,048Delta

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Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

8:20 pm - 12:25 amDTW-SZX

39h 05m2 stops

1:05 pm - 7:08 pmSZX-DTW

43h 03m2 stops

$3,551Delta

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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 27

Korean Air flights from Detroit to China

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Korean Air

Mar 30

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

59h 15m

2 stops

CAN11:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Apr 13

CAN12:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

59h 00m

2 stops

DTW11:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,133

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Korean Air

Apr 6

DTW10:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

42h 35m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 42m

2 stops

DTW3:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,141

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Korean Air

Apr 7

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 05m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 42m

2 stops

DTW3:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,148

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to China

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 21

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 20m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 18

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 49m

2 stops

DTW11:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$986

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 11

DTW12:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

41h 33m

2 stops

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 8

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 26m

2 stops

DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,005

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 28

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 40m

2 stops

PVG4:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 17

PVG9:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 49m

2 stops

DTW11:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,009

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DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

9:18 am-4:05 pm

2 stops41h 47m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-5:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$819

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

11:03 am-9:45 am

3 stops33h 42m

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

3:35 pm-5:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

$908

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

8:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/29

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$954

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

8:30 am-11:19 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$986

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

12:12 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

8:35 am-9:01 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$1,005

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

10:25 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,030

DetroitWuhan

DTW - WUH

DTWWUH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

8:32 am-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Wuhan

Sun 4/12

2:30 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops43h 43m

$1,058

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

8:32 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/17

7:30 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$1,061

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

11:40 am-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Fuzhou

Thu 3/12

1:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$3,048

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/20

8:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops39h 05m

Shenzhen

Sat 12/27

1:05 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$3,551

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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 $1,788.

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?

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

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 8,004 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,031 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,053 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 174 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,041 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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