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Cheap flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu from $1,545

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu departing on 10/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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8:50 pm - 10:15 pm
DTW
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BKI
37h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
BKI
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DTW
37h 00m
2 stops
$1,545Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
China Eastern Logo
8:31 am - 12:30 am
DTW
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BKI
27h 59m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 11:31 pm
BKI
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DTW
34h 01m
2 stops
$1,722China Eastern
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
China Eastern Logo
8:27 am - 12:30 am
DTW
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BKI
28h 03m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 11:43 pm
BKI
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DTW
34h 13m
2 stops
$1,771China Eastern
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:55 pm - 11:55 am
DTW
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BKI
35h 00m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 6:37 pm
BKI
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DTW
38h 17m
3 stops
$2,035Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 8:50 am
DTW
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BKI
29h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 6:45 pm
BKI
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DTW
61h 55m
2 stops
$2,115Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
5:06 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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BKI
33h 09m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:05 pm - 6:46 pm
BKI
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DTW
35h 41m
3 stops
$2,281Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:30 pm
DTW
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BKI
25h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 8:55 pm
BKI
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DTW
34h 35m
3 stops
$2,343Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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12:40 pm - 12:30 pm
DTW
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BKI
35h 50m
1 stop
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7:25 am - 7:21 am
BKI
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DTW
35h 56m
2 stops
$2,502Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 12:30 am
DTW
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BKI
28h 00m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 11:31 pm
BKI
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DTW
34h 01m
2 stops
$2,798China Eastern
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30
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12:30 pm - 11:35 pm
DTW
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BKI
47h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
12:35 am - 3:19 pm
BKI
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DTW
26h 44m
2 stops
$2,863Korean Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

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China Eastern flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on Detroit to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
Jul 3
DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 00m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jul 5
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
33h 52m
2 stops
DTW11:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,622
China Eastern
Sep 24
DTW8:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 59m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Sep 27
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
34h 01m
2 stops
DTW11:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,722
China Eastern
Aug 6
DTW8:27 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 03m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Aug 12
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
34h 13m
2 stops
DTW11:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,771

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 3
DTW12:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 00m
3 stops
BKI11:55 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 14
BKI4:20 pmKota Kinabalu
38h 17m
3 stops
DTW6:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$2,035
Qatar Airways
Aug 6
DTW5:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 09m
3 stops
BKI2:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Aug 13
BKI7:05 pmKota Kinabalu
35h 41m
3 stops
DTW6:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$2,281

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DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

8:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/14

5:45 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,545

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

8:31 am-12:30 am

2 stops27h 59m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/27

1:30 am-11:31 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$1,722

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

8:27 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 03m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/12

1:30 am-11:43 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$1,771

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

12:55 pm-11:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/14

4:20 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops38h 17m

$2,035

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

2:55 pm-8:50 am

3 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/14

4:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops61h 55m

$2,115

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

5:06 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops33h 09m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/13

7:05 pm-6:46 pm

3 stops35h 41m

$2,281
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DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

10:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/13

10:20 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops34h 35m

$2,343

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

12:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/13

7:25 am-7:21 am

2 stops35h 56m

$2,502

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

8:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/30

1:30 am-11:31 pm

2 stops34h 01m

$2,798

DetroitKota Kinabalu

DTW - BKI

DTWBKI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

12:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops47h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/30

12:35 am-3:19 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$2,863

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Fastest flight time

28h 03m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu takes 28h 03m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is Detroit to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu will travel around 8882.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 28h 03m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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