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$1,686+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BKI
ago. 3 — ago. 101
dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 29, 2025.

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$1,686
(FlightHub)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kota Kinabalu
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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 julio 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/258:25 amDTW - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Eastern
dom. 8/311:30 amBKI - DTW
2 stops33h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$1,686
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
lun. 8/259:00 pmDTW - BKI
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/15:00 pmBKI - DTW
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$2,303
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
lun. 8/256:00 amDTW - BKI
3 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
lun. 9/110:20 pmBKI - DTW
3 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$2,523

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/25

8:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 8/31

1:30 am-10:37 pm

2 stops33h 07m

$1,686

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/25

9:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 9/1

5:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$2,303

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/25

6:00 am-12:40 am

3 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 9/1

10:20 pm-9:55 pm

3 stops35h 35m

$2,523

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 julio 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and China Eastern from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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  • 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 $1,686. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $2,523 round trip.

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

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Top airline flying from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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