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Cheap Flights from Detroit to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$937
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,083
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,634
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,116
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,458
Chongqing
Chongqing3 stops$1,308
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$1,964
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$1,459
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,144
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,238
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,225
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,238
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,147
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$1,147
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$1,659
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$937
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,083
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,634
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,116
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$1,458
Chongqing
Chongqing3 stops$1,308
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$1,964
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$1,459
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,144
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,238
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,225
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$1,238
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,147
Dalian
Dalian2 stops$1,147
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$1,659

Book Cheap Detroit to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to China

wo, apr. 22 - wo, mei. 13
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7:09 am - 11:55 pm
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PVG
28h 46m
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7:20 am - 5:49 am
PVG
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DTW
34h 29m
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$937Multiple Airlines
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8:50 pm - 6:25 am
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PVG
21h 35m
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10:25 pm - 6:45 pm
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DTW
32h 20m
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$951Turkish Airlines
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8:51 am - 10:50 pm
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FOC
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7:55 am - 11:19 pm
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DTW
27h 24m
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$1,060China Eastern
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8:51 am - 12:00 pm
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PEK
39h 09m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 11:19 pm
PEK
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DTW
39h 49m
2 stops
$1,063China Eastern
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12:33 pm - 2:20 am
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CAN
25h 47m
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10:10 am - 10:59 pm
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DTW
24h 49m
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$1,083Cathay Pacific
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4:18 pm - 3:10 pm
DTW
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SZX
34h 52m
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5:00 pm - 8:16 pm
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DTW
39h 16m
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$1,116ANA
zo, apr. 19 - ma, mei. 11
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1:33 pm - 2:20 am
DTW
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CAN
24h 47m
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10:10 am - 10:59 pm
CAN
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DTW
24h 49m
2 stops
$1,133Cathay Pacific
wo, apr. 29 - di, mei. 19
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9:00 am - 3:10 pm
DTW
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SZX
42h 10m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 3:24 pm
SZX
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DTW
34h 24m
2 stops
$1,155ANA
vr, apr. 24 - ma, mei. 18
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12:17 pm - 11:35 am
DTW
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SZX
59h 18m
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12:45 pm - 11:35 am
SZX
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DTW
58h 50m
2 stops
$1,184Korean Air
vr, apr. 24 - za, mei. 16
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12:25 pm - 11:35 am
DTW
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SZX
59h 10m
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12:45 pm - 2:55 pm
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DTW
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,228Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Shanghai, at $1,046 round-trip. The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,046.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,895 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,274.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,441 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China is March, when tickets cost $1,291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,492 and $2,270 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$466
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Detroit to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1138 reviews
8.7Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.5Boarding
7.8Food
8.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

10.0 ExcellentZhao, Mar 2026
HNL - NRT
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Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

Seat was broken. Check in was not possible until we reached the gate, by then we were separated.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

I originally thought I was booking with ANA airlines and didn't see "operated by United" until the day of. I even thought the United check-in update was a scam so ended up checking in 3 hours before the flight, causing separate seating and uncomfortable middle seats.

Very disappointing. Our flight was delayed for almost 6 hours with the lost time disrupting our travel plans. United should have known that any delay (approximately and hour) triggered a no-fly/work because according to the FAA they had to many flight hours. After the mechanical delay (approximately an hour) we had to wait for a fresh crew change. Seems to me that United could have anticipated this incident. Again, a very disappointing travel experience.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

Lots of leg room in premium. Departed exactly on time. Friendly crew.

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

Entertainment is ok! Boarding and seat with zone is terrible. I paid for the seats but you didn’t give me what I paid for which is exit isles.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

This was a Latam operated flight. Seats seemed a bit narrow in business class. Older aircraft.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

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