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$1,129+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BKI
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/128:25 amDTW - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 3/151:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops32h 44mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$1,129

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DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

8:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/15

1:30 am-10:14 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,129

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Deals found on 10/26

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

    Airlines like 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 . There are 8887 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kota Kinabalu.

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