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$437+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$888
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$437
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$1,252 or less

Good one-way deal

$788 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 September 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/216:00 pmDTW - SZX
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/244:40 pmSZX - DTW
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$888
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Tue 10/216:00 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2811:40 amSHA - DTW
3 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$912
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Sun 10/269:16 amDTW - CAN
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/211:55 amCAN - DTW
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$943
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Sun 10/262:45 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/212:10 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$964
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Sun 10/262:45 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/74:30 pmPVG - DTW
3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$969
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Tue 10/216:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1811:55 amPVG - DTW
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$985
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Fri 10/244:20 pmDTW - CAN
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/314:40 pmCAN - DTW
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,000
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Tue 10/216:00 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2411:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,007
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Tue 10/216:00 pmDTW - CAN
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2412:25 pmCAN - DTW
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,011
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Fri 11/1412:16 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1812:45 pmSHA - DTW
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,015
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Tue 9/3011:15 amDTW - SHA
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:40 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,020
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Wed 10/156:05 amDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/269:55 amPVG - DTW
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,025

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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 September 11, 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

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

6:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shenzhen

Fri 10/24

4:40 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$888

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

12:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 50m

$964

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-11:00 am

3 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/11

1:40 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,020

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

11:59 am-10:10 am

3 stops33h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

12:45 pm-10:40 am

3 stops34h 55m

$1,051

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

2:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/7

3:50 pm-10:40 am

3 stops31h 50m

$1,072

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

6:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

4:35 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$1,072

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

2:22 pm-10:25 am

3 stops32h 03m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 10/24

12:00 pm-10:13 am

3 stops34h 13m

$1,080

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

8:46 am-10:35 am

2 stops37h 49m

Fuzhou

Tue 11/25

8:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,114

DetroitFuzhou

DTW - FOC

DTWFOC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

8:46 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 04m

Fuzhou

Tue 11/25

8:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,114

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

8:35 am-12:50 am

2 stops28h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops39h 18m

$1,116

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

    For as low as $1,250, China Eastern can have you in China from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 19h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7117 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$710Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,005Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$1,141Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$1,721Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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