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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,877

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/16. 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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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

Round-trip from

$915
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu (DTW - BKI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap China Southern flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Detroit and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest China Southern flights we've come across from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 10/166:30 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops35h 50mChina Southern
Sun 10/207:20 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops46h 58mChina Southern
Deal found 5/2$1,877
Wed 10/166:30 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops35h 50mChina Southern
Sun 10/207:20 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops46h 58mChina Southern
Deal found 5/3$1,963

Cheap China Eastern flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Detroit and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest China Eastern flights traveling from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 10/168:30 amDTW - BKI
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 10/191:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops40h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/2$2,188
Sun 6/28:38 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops39h 52mChina Eastern
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops39h 42mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/3$2,521

Cheap Detroit to Kota Kinabalu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 6/29:00 amDTW - BKI
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:20 amBKI - DTW
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,212
Sun 6/28:38 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops39h 52mChina Eastern
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops39h 42mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/3$2,521
Sun 6/29:00 amDTW - BKI
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:45 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,698
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:05 amBKI - DTW
2 stops52h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,763
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/812:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,924
Sun 6/28:38 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/97:05 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,203
Sun 6/26:20 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - DTW
3 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,762
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:05 pmBKI - DTW
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,846
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/812:30 amBKI - DTW
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,885

Detroit to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 10/166:30 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops35h 50mChina Southern
Sun 10/207:20 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops46h 58mChina Southern
Deal found 5/2$1,877
Wed 10/166:30 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops35h 50mChina Southern
Sun 10/207:20 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops46h 58mChina Southern
Deal found 5/3$1,963
Wed 10/168:30 amDTW - BKI
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 10/191:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops40h 48mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/2$2,188
Sun 6/29:00 amDTW - BKI
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:20 amBKI - DTW
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,212
Sun 6/28:38 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops39h 52mChina Eastern
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops39h 42mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/3$2,521
Sun 6/29:00 amDTW - BKI
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:45 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,698
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:05 amBKI - DTW
2 stops52h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,763
Sun 6/21:40 pmDTW - BKI
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/812:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,924
Sun 6/28:38 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/97:05 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,203

Find flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/16

2 stops35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/20

2 stops46h 58m

$1,877

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/16

2 stops35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/20

2 stops46h 58m

$1,963

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/16

2 stops28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/19

2 stops40h 48m

$2,188

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

3 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

3 stops32h 15m

$2,212

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

2 stops39h 52m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/8

2 stops39h 42m

$2,521

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

3 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

2 stops36h 40m

$2,698

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

1 stop27h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

2 stops52h 41m

$2,763

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

1 stop27h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/8

2 stops41h 05m

$2,924

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/2

2 stops39h 52m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

2 stops59h 20m

$3,203

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,483. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about China Southern and China Eastern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
540 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $1,877, but on average you can expect to pay $2,820.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $1,877. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at $2,188 round trip.

  • What does DTW to BKI mean?

    DTW and BKI are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to BKI refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Kota Kinabalu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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