$538+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kuala Lumpur
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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KUL
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 7, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops29h 24m
Wed 10/289:40 pm -
2 stops39h 18m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/177:29 am -
2 stops35h 56m
Sat 10/249:55 pm -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,202
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:07 am -
2 stops39h 23m
Thu 11/262:55 am -
2 stops29h 59m
Deal found 9/6![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,298
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/216:45 pm -
2 stops55h 55m
Mon 11/3011:55 pm -
2 stops35h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:45 am -
3 stops35h 15m
Wed 10/282:15 pm -
2 stops40h 12m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,465
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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops29h 24m
Wed 10/289:40 pm -
2 stops39h 18m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,115
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/89:37 am -
2 stops38h 28m
Wed 11/112:30 am -
2 stops30h 24m
Deal found 9/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,504
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/177:29 am -
2 stops35h 56m
Sat 10/249:55 pm -
2 stops39h 03m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,206
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/207:40 pm -
2 stops39h 55m
Sat 11/285:50 pm -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,836
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kuala LumpurDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/177:29 am -
2 stops35h 56m
Sat 10/249:55 pm -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,202
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops29h 24m
Wed 10/289:40 pm -
2 stops39h 18m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:45 am -
3 stops35h 15m
Wed 10/282:15 pm -
2 stops40h 12m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,465
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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Mon 9/147:00 am -
2 stops36h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$538
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/212:01 pm -
2 stops29h 24m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$539
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 10/216:55 pm -
3 stops35h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,005
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kuala Lumpur
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Round-trip from | $1,112 (Etihad Airways) |
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One-way from | $538 (Etihad Airways) |
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Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Mon 9/14
7:00 am-8:25 am
2 stops36h 25m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$538
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
2:01 pm-8:25 am
2 stops29h 24m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$539
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
6:55 pm-7:50 pm
3 stops35h 55m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,005
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
2:01 pm-8:25 am
2 stops29h 24m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 10/28
9:40 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops39h 18m
$1,115
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Sat 10/17
7:29 am-8:25 am
2 stops35h 56m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 10/24
9:55 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops39h 03m
$1,206
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Sun 11/8
9:37 am-2:05 pm
2 stops38h 28m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 11/11
2:30 am-6:54 pm
2 stops30h 24m
$1,504
Des MoinesKuala Lumpur
DSM Des Moines - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
DSMKUL
Des Moines
Fri 11/20
7:40 pm-1:35 am
2 stops39h 55m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sat 11/28
5:50 pm-6:45 pm
2 stops38h 55m
$1,836
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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 September 7, 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.
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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| Cheapest$1,178 | Average$1,181 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |