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$451+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$803
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$451
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$1,842 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:38 pmDTW - TAO
2 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/185:45 pmTAO - DTW
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$865
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:38 pmDTW - CAN
2 stops32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/195:10 pmCAN - DTW
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$867
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:00 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/162:10 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$879
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/163:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$955
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:38 pmDTW - CTU
2 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/195:00 pmCTU - DTW
2 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,006
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:55 amDTW - CSX
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1912:30 pmCSX - DTW
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,049
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Thu 8/149:33 amDTW - PEK
2 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/911:45 amPEK - DTW
2 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,065
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/218:46 amDTW - PEK
2 stops27h 04mChina Eastern
Tue 10/79:30 pmPEK - DTW
2 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$1,074
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/191:38 pmDTW - WUH
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/54:25 pmWUH - DTW
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:00 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1811:05 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,079
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Thu 8/281:48 pmDTW - CKG
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/48:05 amCKG - DTW
2 stops34h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,096
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Tue 8/128:30 amDTW - CAN
2 stops38h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 9/147:30 amCAN - DTW
2 stops27h 04mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$1,116

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitQingdao

DTW - TAO

DTWTAO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

1:38 pm-11:50 am

2 stops34h 12m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 9/18

5:45 pm-6:07 am

2 stops24h 22m

$865

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

1:38 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 47m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 9/19

5:10 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$867

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

7:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/16

2:10 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$879

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

7:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

3:10 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$955

DetroitChengdu

DTW - CTU

DTWCTU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

1:38 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops38h 02m

Chengdu

Fri 9/19

5:00 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$1,006

DetroitChangsha

DTW - CSX

DTWCSX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

8:55 am-11:20 am

2 stops38h 25m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Fri 9/19

12:30 pm-6:07 am

2 stops29h 37m

$1,049

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

9:33 am-9:30 am

2 stops35h 57m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/9

11:45 am-12:56 pm

2 stops37h 11m

$1,065

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

8:46 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/7

9:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,074

DetroitWuhan

DTW - WUH

DTWWUH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

1:38 pm-11:25 am

2 stops33h 47m

Wuhan

Sun 10/5

4:25 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,074

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

$1,079

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,536 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to China?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to China. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $634. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Pu Dong and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$748Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,003Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China EasternCheapest$1,141Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,410Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,721Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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