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$402+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KUL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$976
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$402
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,201
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/237:10 amORD - KUL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/292:15 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$976
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 7/239:05 amORD - KUL
2 stops31h 55mANA
Sat 9/277:15 amKUL - ORD
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 4/28$981
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2310:00 amORD - KUL
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2711:30 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$983
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:40 amORD - KUL
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Mon 8/2511:20 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops35h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,023
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/301:10 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,025
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/61:05 amORD - KUL
2 stops49h 40mJapan Airlines
Sat 9/1310:50 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop29h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,042
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:30 amORD - KUL
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
Tue 12/93:25 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop42h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,063
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2611:45 pmORD - KUL
1 stop44h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/2511:45 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,085
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:04 amMDW - KUL
2 stops26h 46mDelta
Fri 5/911:10 pmKUL - MDW
2 stops29h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:55 pmORD - KUL
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 5/279:35 amKUL - ORD
1 stop36h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,173
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/233:35 pmORD - KUL
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Wed 9/248:40 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops33h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,200
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/209:19 amMDW - KUL
2 stops47h 31mKorean Air
Sat 9/2711:10 pmKUL - MDW
2 stops26h 22mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$1,686

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 8/29

2:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$976

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

9:05 am-6:00 am

2 stops31h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/27

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$981

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

10:00 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/27

11:30 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$983

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

7:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/25

11:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,023

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

1:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/13

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,025

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

12:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/9

3:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,063

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

11:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop44h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/25

11:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,085

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/7

1:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/12

11:10 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$1,132

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

1:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/27

9:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,173

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/4

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/19

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,199

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $969). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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 CHI to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on September 22, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur Intl by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Intl. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($976), ANA ($981), and Delta ($1,023) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. United Airlines is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $402 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include EVA Air from $630 and Etihad Airways from $639 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $969). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$773Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$818Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$830Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$832Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,030Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$1,083Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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