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

Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, and Air France are the most popular carriers 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 January 2026. 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 January 2026. 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 72% 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 January 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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8:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m1 stop

10:25 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

DTW

32h 20m1 stop

$910Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, May 1

8:05 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 05m1 stop

10:10 am - 6:10 pm

PVG

DTW

45h 00m1 stop

$919Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28

11:28 am - 6:00 pm

DTW

PVG

41h 32m1 stop

2:20 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

31h 42m2 stops

$944Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

11:28 am - 6:00 pm

DTW

PVG

41h 32m1 stop

2:20 am - 9:02 pm

PVG

DTW

31h 42m2 stops

$947Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

8:30 am - 10:50 pm

DTW

FOC

26h 20m2 stops

8:25 pm - 11:04 pm

FOC

DTW

38h 39m2 stops

$1,059China Eastern

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10

4:30 pm - 12:55 am

DTW

PEK

43h 25m2 stops

3:25 am - 11:59 pm

PEK

DTW

33h 34m2 stops

$1,061Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

8:25 am - 11:30 am

DTW

CAN

39h 05m2 stops

8:00 pm - 11:03 pm

CAN

DTW

39h 03m2 stops

$1,062China Eastern

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, May 4

1:13 pm - 3:35 pm

DTW

SHA

38h 22m2 stops

4:50 pm - 9:20 pm

SHA

DTW

40h 30m2 stops

$1,069Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 19

12:49 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

CAN

58h 16m2 stops

1:15 pm - 12:56 pm

CAN

DTW

36h 41m2 stops

$1,128Korean Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28

10:10 am - 12:05 pm

DTW

CAN

60h 55m2 stops

1:15 pm - 3:20 pm

CAN

DTW

39h 05m2 stops

$1,129Korean Air

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27

ANA flights from Detroit to China

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ANA

Jan 20

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 00m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 2

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

29h 24m

2 stops

DTW6:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,118

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ANA

Jan 29

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 10

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 41m

2 stops

DTW1:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,157

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ANA

Jan 19

DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 15m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 2

PVG1:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

42h 24m

2 stops

DTW6:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,166

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Cathay Pacific flights from Detroit to China

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 21

DTW1:23 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 07m

2 stops

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 28

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

21h 55m

2 stops

DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,022

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 2

DTW4:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

43h 25m

2 stops

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Feb 16

PEK3:25 amBeijing Capital

33h 34m

2 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,061

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 29

DTW1:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 22m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 19

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,069

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/1

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$910

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

10:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop45h 00m

$919

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

11:28 am-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

2:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$944

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

11:28 am-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

2:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$947

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

8:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Fuzhou

Sun 5/10

8:25 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,059

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-12:55 am

2 stops43h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/16

3:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$1,061

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

8:25 am-11:30 am

2 stops39h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/4

8:00 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,062

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

1:13 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,069

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

12:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops58h 16m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 1/28

1:15 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,128

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

10:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops60h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,129

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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 Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,494. 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 $1,930.

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 $1,644. 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	$1,381
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $1,381. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,997.

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 January 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%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,025 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 187 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,124 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,150 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,060 reviews	Search ANA flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,095 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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