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$387+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KUL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$814
(WhyPayMore)

One-way from

$387
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,328
From Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/194:00 pmORD - PEN
1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/261:00 pmPEN - ORD
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 11/37:10 amORD - PEN
2 stops44h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/136:05 pmPEN - ORD
2 stops33h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$829
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:18 pmORD - PEN
2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/261:00 pmPEN - ORD
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$887
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/87:10 amORD - KUL
2 stops33h 50mANA
Sat 9/202:15 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop31h 25mANA
Deal found 6/10$938
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 7/209:31 pmORD - KUL
2 stops43h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/127:15 amKUL - ORD
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$940
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/2212:15 pmORD - KUL
1 stop43h 40mAir India
Wed 7/308:05 amKUL - ORD
2 stops39h 10mAir India
Deal found 6/11$980
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/47:45 amORD - KUL
2 stops25h 05mDelta
Fri 9/1911:10 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops30h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/10$984
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:05 amORD - KUL
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/227:15 amKUL - ORD
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$988
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:45 pmORD - BKI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/39:30 amBKI - ORD
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$994
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Sun 9/2812:30 amORD - KUL
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
Tue 12/93:25 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop42h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,061
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Fri 10/31:55 pmORD - PEN
2 stops62h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 10/196:00 amPEN - ORD
2 stops39h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/76:20 amORD - KUL
2 stops42h 05mChina Airlines
Sat 9/132:45 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops29h 18mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,107

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Malaysia 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malaysia that are best for you.

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ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

4:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/26

1:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$814

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

7:18 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 42m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/26

1:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$887

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

9:13 pm-11:10 am

2 stops48h 57m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/26

12:00 pm-5:23 am

2 stops30h 23m

$903

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:10 am-6:00 am

2 stops33h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/20

2:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop31h 25m

$938

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/20

9:31 pm-6:00 am

2 stops43h 29m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/12

7:15 am-12:59 am

2 stops30h 44m

$940

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

12:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/30

8:05 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 10m

$980

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/19

11:10 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$984

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

1:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/22

7:15 am-7:29 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$988

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

5:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

9:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops36h 10m

$994

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

$1,061

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Malaysia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 MY?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Malaysia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

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

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

Temperature in Malaysia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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 Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Malaysia, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. 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
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Malaysia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $387. Japan Airlines flights start at $523 while deals on ANA start at $536 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Malaysia?

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Malaysia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Malaysia. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$773Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$818Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$829Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$829Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$1,095Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
EmiratesCheapest$1,107Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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