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Wed, Aug 5
Detroit DTWKuala Lumpur KUL
£455
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Wed, Aug 5
Detroit DTWKuala Lumpur KUL
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Mon, Aug 3
Detroit DTWKuala Lumpur KUL
£492
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Sat, Aug 8
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Thu, Aug 6
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Sat, Aug 8
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
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£1,384
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
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£1,396
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Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
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How much do flights to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£455

Cheapest round-trip

£1,384

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Kuala Lumpur's airport to the city center

Fastest options: KLIA Ekspres train. Best value: KLIA Transit, airport buses, and ride-hailing services.

Kuala Lumpur is served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), located approximately 50 km south of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including express trains, transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The KLIA Ekspres provides the fastest connection to KL Sentral station in just 28 minutes, while budget travelers often choose KLIA Transit or airport buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions for road-based services.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

28-33 min

RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)

every 15–20 min

fastest to city center

35-39 min

RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)

every 20–30 min

stops at intermediate stations

60-90 min

RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-75 min

RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit depart from both KLIA Main Terminal and KLIA2.
  • Road journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, especially during peak hours.
  • Taxi fares are metered; airport limo services offer fixed rates purchased at counters.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuala Lumpur

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Kuala Lumpur International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Petronas Towers Kuala Lampur

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C22°C
February31°C22°C
March31°C22°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October31°C23°C
November30°C23°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
169
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
88%
28°C22°C
25 Jul
50%
32°C24°C
Sunday
19 Jul
85%
30°C22°C
26 Jul
64%
32°C23°C
Monday
20 Jul
72%
32°C22°C
27 Jul
71%
31°C23°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
80%
31°C22°C
28 Jul
79%
30°C22°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
51%
32°C22°C
29 Jul
64%
31°C23°C
Thursday
23 Jul
46%
33°C23°C
30 Jul
73%
30°C24°C
Friday
24 Jul
70%
32°C23°C
31 Jul
65%
31°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia. Detroit and Kuala Lumpur have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur with Frontier Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
Traveling between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International
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