$732+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kuala Lumpur
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DSM — KUL
May 17 — May 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kuala LumpurExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,234
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:56 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/129:50 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops46h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/312:06 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops38h 39m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/77:40 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops41h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,489
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/52:16 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/82:00 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,550
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:50 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops32h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 7/218:10 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops47h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/13![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,779
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:43 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,834
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:26 am
DSM
- KUL
3 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:00 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops35h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,934
Best flights from Des Moines to Kuala LumpurDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,234
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/52:16 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/82:00 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,550
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:56 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/129:50 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops46h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:43 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,834
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:01 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops41h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/41:10 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops42h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,009
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:01 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/58:10 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops47h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,106
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kuala LumpurDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,234
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:56 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/129:50 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops46h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/312:06 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops38h 39m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/77:40 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops41h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,489
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/52:16 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/82:00 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,550
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:43 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/39:55 pm
KUL
- DSM
2 stops34h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,834
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:26 am
DSM
- KUL
3 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:00 am
KUL
- DSM
2 stops35h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,934
One-way flights from Des Moines to Kuala LumpurSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:15 am
DSM
- KUL
2 stops34h 35m
Air India
Deal found 4/15![Air India logo]()
$732
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:16 pm
DSM
- KUL
3 stops50h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,011
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:30 am
DSM
- KUL
3 stops39h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14![Air Canada logo]()
$1,268
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:56 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops41h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,297
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:04 pm
DSM
- KUL
2 stops37h 36m
KLM
Deal found 4/13![KLM logo]()
$1,323
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/285:50 am
DSM
- KUL
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,672
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur
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Round-trip from | $1,234 (Etihad Airways) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $732 (Fareboom) |
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Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Thu 4/30
6:00 am-8:25 am
2 stops37h 25m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 5/3
9:55 pm-1:46 pm
2 stops28h 51m
$1,234
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Sat 5/2
8:56 am-8:25 am
2 stops34h 29m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 5/12
9:50 am-7:33 pm
2 stops46h 43m
$1,243
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Tue 5/5
2:16 pm-3:45 pm
2 stops36h 29m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 5/8
2:00 am-11:59 pm
2 stops34h 59m
$1,550
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Wed 5/27
8:43 am-8:25 am
2 stops34h 42m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 6/3
9:55 pm-7:33 pm
2 stops34h 38m
$1,834
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Thu 5/28
7:01 pm-1:30 am
2 stops41h 29m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 6/4
1:10 pm-6:17 pm
2 stops42h 07m
$2,009
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Fri 5/29
7:01 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops28h 04m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Fri 6/5
8:10 am-6:17 pm
2 stops47h 07m
$2,106
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Wed 5/6
6:15 am-5:50 am
2 stops34h 35m
$732
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Fri 5/15
5:30 am-10:15 am
3 stops39h 45m
$1,268
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Fri 5/15
6:56 pm-1:30 am
2 stops41h 34m
$1,297
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM - KUL
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Thu 5/28
1:04 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops37h 36m
$1,323
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Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated April 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,178 | Average$1,224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |