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$540+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SHA
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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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 June 14, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 10/218:50 pm
DTW
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PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/289:55 am
PVG
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DTW
1 stop45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,075
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:50 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/1710:55 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,104
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:50 pm
DTW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/2910:55 pm
PVG
-
DTW
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,110
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:01 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops45h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/812:35 am
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops40h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,117
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:00 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/246:10 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops48h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,119
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1912:15 pm
DTW
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PEK
2 stops33h 25m
Korean Air
Wed 11/41:30 am
PEK
-
DTW
2 stops26h 43m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/10$1,122
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:30 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops25h 40m
Korean Air
Wed 10/2811:20 am
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops39h 28m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/9$1,122
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/218:34 am
DTW
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SZX
2 stops39h 01m
Korean Air
Wed 10/2812:40 pm
SZX
-
DTW
2 stops37h 17m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/9$1,122
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:00 am
DTW
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CAN
2 stops39h 30m
Korean Air
Tue 10/271:15 pm
CAN
-
DTW
2 stops41h 46m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/9$1,122
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:00 am
DTW
-
PVG
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/611:35 pm
PVG
-
DTW
2 stops54h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,124
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:30 am
DTW
-
SZX
2 stops39h 05m
Korean Air
Mon 9/1412:45 pm
SZX
-
DTW
2 stops55h 03m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/8$1,128
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:55 pm
DTW
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CAN
2 stops56h 35m
Korean Air
Sun 11/11:15 pm
CAN
-
DTW
2 stops37h 42m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/9$1,128

Find flight deals from Detroit to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to China flight deals. Data was last updated June 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,075
(oojo)

One-way from

$580
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$1,812 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to China
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to China
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to China.

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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 June 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China that are best for you.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

9:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,114

DetroitShenzhen

DTW - SZX

DTWSZX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

8:30 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 05m

Shenzhen

Mon 9/14

12:45 pm-7:48 am

2 stops55h 03m

$1,128

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

2:30 pm-11:30 am

2 stops57h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/27

1:15 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops37h 58m

$1,129

DetroitGuangzhou

DTW - CAN

DTWCAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

2:30 pm-11:30 am

2 stops57h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/29

1:15 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops41h 46m

$1,135

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

8:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/23

10:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,144

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

1:01 pm-1:25 am

2 stops24h 24m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/8

6:40 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,169

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/16

10:21 am-11:05 am

2 stops36h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/23

7:20 am-11:43 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$1,184

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

1:01 pm-11:05 am

2 stops34h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

8:35 am-5:22 am

2 stops32h 47m

$1,184

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

9:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,184

DetroitBeijing

DTW - PEK

DTWPEK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

1:06 pm-1:25 am

2 stops24h 19m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/1

10:00 am-10:52 am

2 stops36h 52m

$1,191

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $479). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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 June 14, 2026.

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China?

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,Delta, andCathay Pacific 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.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.
8.3
Very good
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

PeggyLee,Jun 2026

BKK - NRT

It was unexpectedly below the expectation from the overall atmosphere of older plane, older seats, and most disappointment probably the meals. Will not be booking ANA again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $1,114, Turkish Airlines can have you in China from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 22h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7117 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $606. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Cathay Pacific, 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?

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China (average of $479). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to China

Discover the top 5 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 June 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$898Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,046Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,160Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China EasternCheapest$1,211Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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