HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Kota Kinabalu

$1,464+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BKI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,464
(oojo)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Kota Kinabalu flights.
Search Deals
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kota Kinabalu
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:00 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/2211:00 amBKI - DTW
2 stops68h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,464
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/98:35 amDTW - BKI
2 stops26h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 7/211:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops32h 46mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/28$2,730
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/94:03 pmDTW - BKI
3 stops31h 52mQatar Airways
Tue 7/2211:30 amBKI - DTW
3 stops37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,861

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

9:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/22

11:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops68h 05m

$1,464

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

8:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/21

1:30 am-10:16 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$2,730

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

4:03 pm-11:55 am

3 stops31h 52m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/22

11:30 am-12:30 pm

3 stops37h 00m

$2,861

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 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 April 29, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $2,730. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $2,861 round trip.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu?

    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.

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

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

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Kota Kinabalu by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.
Kota Kinabalu car rentals
Kota Kinabalu Airport car rentals

Top airline flying from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.