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$2,475+ 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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BKI
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 19, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 3/295:29 pm
DTW
-
BKI
3 stops32h 46m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/110:20 pm
BKI
-
DTW
3 stops38h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/16$2,475
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2912:40 pm
DTW
-
BKI
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:55 am
BKI
-
DTW
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$2,643
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/298:25 am
DTW
-
BKI
2 stops28h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 3/311:30 am
BKI
-
DTW
2 stops33h 24m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$3,071
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:50 pm
DTW
-
BKI
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2912:30 am
BKI
-
DTW
2 stops53h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$7,983
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 4/266:00 am
DTW
-
BKI
3 stops41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/307:05 pm
BKI
-
DTW
3 stops38h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/15$10,174

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$2,475
(Qatar Airways)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kota Kinabalu
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DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

5:29 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops32h 46m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/1

10:20 pm-12:31 am

3 stops38h 11m

$2,475

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

12:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/31

12:55 am-5:05 am

2 stops40h 10m

$2,643
Quickest round-trip

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

8:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/31

1:30 am-10:54 pm

2 stops33h 24m

$3,071

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/29

12:30 am-6:13 pm

2 stops53h 43m

$7,983

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-11:55 am

3 stops41h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/30

7:05 pm-9:43 pm

3 stops38h 38m

$10,174

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and China Eastern fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 28h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 41m. There are 8887 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kota Kinabalu. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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