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 66% 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 February 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 February 2026. 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 February 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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3:42 pm - 11:05 am

DTW

PVG

31h 23m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 10:59 pm

PVG

DTW

22h 39m

2 stops

$852Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

7:16 pm - 11:05 am

DTW

PVG

27h 49m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 10:59 pm

PVG

DTW

22h 39m

2 stops

$911Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

7:16 pm - 8:55 am

DTW

CAN

25h 39m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 9:14 pm

CAN

DTW

34h 54m

2 stops

$916Cathay Pacific

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4

4:55 pm - 9:40 am

DTW

PEK

52h 45m

2 stops

1:30 am - 5:44 am

PEK

DTW

40h 14m

2 stops

$920Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5

12:33 pm - 8:55 am

DTW

CAN

32h 22m

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10:10 am - 5:44 am

CAN

DTW

31h 34m

2 stops

$920Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, May 6

8:55 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 15m

1 stop

10:10 am - 7:00 pm

PVG

DTW

44h 50m

1 stop

$937Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

8:55 pm - 5:10 pm

DTW

PVG

32h 15m

1 stop

10:10 am - 7:00 pm

PVG

DTW

44h 50m

1 stop

$951Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 23

8:25 am - 2:15 pm

DTW

WUH

41h 50m

2 stops

9:30 am - 10:54 pm

WUH

DTW

25h 24m

2 stops

$1,060China Eastern

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 26

8:55 am - 11:20 am

DTW

CGO

38h 25m

2 stops

7:30 am - 11:03 pm

CGO

DTW

27h 33m

2 stops

$1,063China Eastern

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6

8:50 am - 12:15 pm

DTW

DLC

39h 25m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 8:22 pm

DLC

DTW

43h 07m

2 stops

$1,626ANA

Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jul 6

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Mar 2

DTW2:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 55m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 24

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 20m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,157

ANA

Feb 17

DTW10:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 47m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 1

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

29h 20m

2 stops

DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,160

ANA

Mar 3

DTW7:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

39h 57m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 25

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 04m

2 stops

DTW5:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,167

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 22

DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 49m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 13

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

22h 39m

2 stops

DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$911

Cathay Pacific

Apr 15

DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 39m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

May 4

CAN10:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

34h 54m

2 stops

DTW9:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$916

Cathay Pacific

Apr 29

DTW1:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 37m

2 stops

PVG10:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 20

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 39m

2 stops

DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$932

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Wed 4/22

3:42 pm-11:05 am

2 stops31h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$852

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:16 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

12:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$911

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DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

7:16 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 39m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/4

10:20 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$916

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DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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4:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops52h 45m

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1:30 am-5:44 am

2 stops40h 14m

$920

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DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

12:33 pm-8:55 am

2 stops32h 22m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/6

10:10 am-5:44 am

2 stops31h 34m

$920

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DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

8:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

10:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$937

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

8:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

10:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$951

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DTW - WUH

DTWWUH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-2:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Wuhan

Thu 3/26

9:30 am-10:54 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,060

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DTW - CGO

DTWCGO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:55 am-11:20 am

2 stops38h 25m

Zhengzhou

Wed 5/6

7:30 am-11:03 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,063

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DTW - DLC

DTWDLC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/22

8:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Dalian

Mon 7/6

1:15 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops43h 07m

$1,626

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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 $1,544. 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 $1,956.

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 $1,742. 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.

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Best Price Found	$1,382
Fastest flight time	15h 05m
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The best one-way flight to China from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $1,382. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,182.

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There are 6 operators available for flights from Detroit to China as of February 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 98.31% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 1.69%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,205 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,219 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,167 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,092 reviews	Search ANA flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,294 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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