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$1,082+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — KUL
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). 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 October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,067
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,219
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kuala Lumpur
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:05 pmDTW - KUL
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/1810:05 amKUL - DTW
1 stop45h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,286
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/177:00 amDTW - KUL
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:10 amKUL - DTW
2 stops46h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,323
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:05 pmDTW - KUL
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/2010:05 amKUL - DTW
1 stop45h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,363
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:41 pmDTW - KUL
2 stops31h 34mEVA Air
Thu 12/183:25 pmKUL - DTW
2 stops26h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 10/16$1,619
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:00 amDTW - KUL
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 10/242:55 amKUL - DTW
2 stops29h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/14$1,641
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:41 pmDTW - KUL
2 stops31h 34mEVA Air
Sat 12/203:25 pmKUL - DTW
2 stops26h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 10/16$1,707
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:35 pmDTW - KUL
1 stop30h 05mKLM
Sat 12/2011:50 pmKUL - DTW
2 stops29h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/16$1,762
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:25 pmDTW - KUL
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2011:50 pmKUL - DTW
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,770
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:12 pmDTW - KUL
2 stops30h 03mEVA Air
Sat 10/253:30 pmKUL - DTW
2 stops36h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 10/16$1,797

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

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DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW - KUL

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:35 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/26

8:15 am-12:28 am

2 stops29h 13m

$1,082

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW - KUL

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

1:20 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/26

8:15 am-12:28 am

2 stops29h 13m

$1,085

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW - KUL

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

7:43 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 07m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/18

5:50 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,124

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW - KUL

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

9:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop23h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/18

11:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,246

DetroitKuala Lumpur

DTW - KUL

DTWKUL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

8:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops34h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/25

2:40 am-7:01 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,273

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Deals found on 10/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur (average of $780). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,561). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    For a flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day. 1 airline has flights to Kuala Lumpur from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    For as low as $1,082, Cathay Pacific can have you in Kuala Lumpur from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 30h. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Kuala Lumpur are separated by a distance of 9308 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur round-trip from $935. This flight start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur (average of $780). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,561). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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