DTW - KUL

$590 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur departing on 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$939
Typical prices: $967-$2,098
China Eastern
Thu 8/27Sun 8/30
DTW - KUL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$590
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/21
DTW - KUL • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,010 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 23h 21m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur (DTW-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
China Eastern Logo
8:27 am - 12:55 am
DTW
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KUL
28h 28m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:05 am - 11:43 pm
KUL
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DTW
35h 38m
2 stops
$939China Eastern
Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:45 pm
DTW
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KUL
49h 45m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 4:32 pm
KUL
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DTW
30h 37m
2 stops
$1,173Etihad Airways
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
China Eastern Logo
8:27 am - 6:05 am
DTW
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KUL
33h 38m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:55 am - 11:43 pm
KUL
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DTW
33h 48m
2 stops
$1,187China Eastern
Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2
China Eastern Logo
8:27 am - 6:05 am
DTW
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KUL
33h 38m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:55 am - 11:43 pm
KUL
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DTW
33h 48m
2 stops
$1,202China Eastern
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 5:45 am
DTW
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KUL
34h 44m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 5:22 am
KUL
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DTW
42h 32m
2 stops
$1,215Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 8:10 am
DTW
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KUL
23h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 6:45 pm
KUL
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DTW
68h 55m
1 stop
$1,230Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 8:30 am
DTW
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KUL
23h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 6:00 pm
KUL
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DTW
31h 15m
1 stop
$1,268Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 19
Lufthansa Logo
4:05 pm - 7:40 pm
DTW
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KUL
38h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 pm - 2:15 pm
KUL
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DTW
27h 20m
1 stop
$1,364Lufthansa
Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 19
Lufthansa Logo
4:05 pm - 7:40 pm
DTW
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KUL
38h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 pm - 4:57 pm
KUL
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DTW
30h 02m
2 stops
$1,383Lufthansa
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 12:05 pm
DTW
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KUL
28h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 8:55 pm
KUL
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DTW
43h 45m
2 stops
$1,386Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Kuala Lumpur flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $1,174 and $1,908 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $939 on China Eastern (Aug 27-Aug 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,820 and $1,817 respectively.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$590
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $590 for a one-way ticket and $939 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    Detroit and Kuala Lumpur are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and KUL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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