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

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CHI — KUL
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$976
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$402
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$1,201
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 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.
sáb. 8/237:10 amORD - KUL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
vie. 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.
mié. 7/239:05 amORD - KUL
2 stops31h 55mANA
sáb. 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.
mié. 7/2310:00 amORD - KUL
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 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.
lun. 8/47:40 amORD - KUL
2 stops25h 10mDelta
lun. 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.
lun. 5/54:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
vie. 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.
sáb. 9/61:05 amORD - KUL
2 stops49h 40mJapan Airlines
sáb. 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.
dom. 9/2812:30 amORD - KUL
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
mar. 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.
sáb. 7/2611:45 pmORD - KUL
1 stop44h 25mTurkish Airlines
jue. 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.
lun. 5/56:04 amMDW - KUL
2 stops26h 46mDelta
vie. 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.
mar. 5/131:55 pmORD - KUL
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
mar. 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.
mié. 7/233:35 pmORD - KUL
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
mié. 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.
dom. 7/209:19 amMDW - KUL
2 stops47h 31mKorean Air
sáb. 9/2711:10 pmKUL - MDW
2 stops26h 22mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$1,686

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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/23

7:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

vie. 8/29

2:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$976

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/23

9:05 am-6:00 am

2 stops31h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 9/27

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$981

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/23

10:00 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 9/27

11:30 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$983

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/4

7:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun. 8/25

11:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,023

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/6

1:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 9/13

10:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,025

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/28

12:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 12/9

3:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,063

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/26

11:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop44h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

jue. 9/25

11:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,085

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

dom. 9/7

1:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

vie. 9/12

11:10 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$1,132

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

1:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 5/27

9:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,173

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/4

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb. 7/19

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,199

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur (average of $969). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur 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?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kuala Lumpur 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 by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur 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 when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, 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

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,069 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at $976, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ANA and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $981 and $1,023, respectively. 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 one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $402. Users have also found prices from $630 and $639 on EVA Air and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Chicago Midway - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kuala Lumpur Subang when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

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    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.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur (average of $969). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. 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 mayo 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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