Find cheap airlines flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur, including Turkish Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Turkish Airlines.

Find flight deals from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $799 or round trip flights from $1,007.

Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur is about 14,936.81 km. The most popular month to Kuala Lumpur is December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$799
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,007
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance14,936.81 km
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest time for Detroit to Kuala Lumpur flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from $453.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur (DTT-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $799 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to KUL on Tue, Jan 13), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,007 departing on Fri, Jan 16 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 13, with one-way flights priced at just $799.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur on December 6, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $1,032.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (DTW-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Detroit is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.