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$358+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — KUL
Dec 1 — Dec 81
Mon 12/1
Mon 12/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Tue 11/2511:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/1710:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop46h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/31$746
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/3011:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/711:45 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$757
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Sun 12/711:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/1411:45 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/31$792
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Mon 12/111:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/810:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/31$793
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Mon 12/111:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/611:45 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/31$802
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Fri 12/511:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/2610:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop70h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$811
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Mon 11/32:35 pmORD - KUL
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/185:50 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/1$838
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/304:25 pmORD - KUL
1 stop24h 20mANA
Sun 12/72:15 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops38h 10mANA
Deal found 10/30$840
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Thu 11/1311:50 amORD - KUL
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/2010:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$845
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Mon 12/17:10 amORD - KUL
2 stops27h 05mANA
Mon 12/82:15 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop31h 05mANA
Deal found 10/31$847
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Sun 11/304:25 pmORD - KUL
1 stop24h 20mANA
Mon 12/82:15 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops38h 10mANA
Deal found 10/31$850
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Wed 11/126:30 amSTL - KUL
2 stops34h 15mANA
Thu 11/208:05 amKUL - STL
2 stops42h 23mANA
Deal found 10/30$959

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Kuala Lumpur flight deals. Data was last updated November 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$645
(oojo)

One-way from

$358
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$967
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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

2:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/15

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$871

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

8:47 am-12:15 am

2 stops25h 28m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/4

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$874

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops27h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/17

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$874

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

6:02 am-12:15 am

2 stops28h 13m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/3

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$874

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/17

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$874

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 am-6:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/16

8:30 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops37h 14m

$880

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

6:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops40h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 12/15

2:15 pm-6:19 am

2 stops30h 04m

$892

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

11:50 am-8:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/17

11:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$899

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

1:04 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops43h 21m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/24

11:55 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$936

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

6:45 am-10:25 pm

2 stops49h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/27

11:55 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$936

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur (average of $527). Flying from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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 IL to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois 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 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

    For as low as $871, United Airlines can have you in Kuala Lumpur from Illinois in 29h 45m. The distance from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur is about 9282 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur (average of $527). Flying from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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 Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 November 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$662Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$694Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ANACheapest$730Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$798Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$829Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,032Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,036Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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