Malaysia

$452+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KUL
May 18 — May 251
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia

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 April 18, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/211:10 pm
ORD
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KUL
1 stop43h 30m
Air India
Tue 10/208:05 am
KUL
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ORD
2 stops40h 05m
Air India
Deal found 4/14$747
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/214:15 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/201:10 pm
KUL
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ORD
1 stop37h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$948
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/274:15 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 6/88:10 am
KUL
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ORD
1 stop42h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$956
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 9/64:00 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop39h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/152:45 am
KUL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 4/244:15 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop39h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/202:45 am
KUL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,000
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:00 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop31h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 9/181:10 pm
KUL
-
ORD
1 stop37h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,007
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 10/2712:50 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/1111:45 pm
KUL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,021
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/194:15 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop35h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/282:45 am
KUL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,028
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/61:10 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop28h 50m
Air India
Tue 9/158:05 am
KUL
-
ORD
2 stops40h 05m
Air India
Deal found 4/17$1,038
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/271:15 pm
ORD
-
KUL
1 stop43h 25m
Air India
Tue 5/266:50 am
KUL
-
ORD
2 stops41h 20m
Air India
Deal found 4/16$1,039
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:15 pm
ORD
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PEN
1 stop37h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/191:00 pm
PEN
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,123
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1710:20 am
ORD
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PEN
2 stops58h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 2/38:35 pm
PEN
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ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,334

Find flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated April 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$747
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$452
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$837
From Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malaysia that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

4:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/19

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,123

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/7

7:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,196

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

8:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/7

10:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop42h 25m

$1,357

ChicagoMiri

ORD - MYY

ORDMYY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

10:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops53h 25m

Miri

Thu 10/1

5:45 pm-7:20 am

2 stops50h 35m

$1,376

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:20 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Penang Intl

Fri 5/8

7:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,392

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/24

10:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop42h 25m

$1,408

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

8:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/19

9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,457

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

4:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/4

10:20 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,459

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

4:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/24

11:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$1,483

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

5:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Penang Intl

Mon 10/19

7:55 pm-7:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,500

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $394). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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.

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 April 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA,Korean Air, andCathay Pacific from Chicago to Malaysia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Malaysia?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Malaysia can take about 23h. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,357. Airlines will cover a distance of 9282 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Spirit Airlines flights start at $38 while deals on United Airlines start at $73 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $394). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Malaysia

Discover the top 9 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$647Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$677Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air IndiaCheapest$690Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$731Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$802Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$803Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Korean AirCheapest$829Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,084Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,256Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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