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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl (CHI-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Feb 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:40 pm - 12:30 pmORD-KUL
31h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 pm - 1:00 pmKUL-ORD
37h 30m1 stop
$631Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD-KUL
35h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:50 pm - 1:00 pmKUL-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$646Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:40 pm - 8:35 pmORD-KUL
39h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:50 pm - 1:00 pmKUL-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$652Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 8:55 pmORD-KUL
42h 45m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 6:30 amKUL-ORD
36h 25m1 stop
$690Air India
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 2
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 8:55 pmORD-KUL
42h 45m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 7:30 amKUL-ORD
36h 25m1 stop
$743Air India
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 3
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pmORD-KUL
41h 00m2 stops
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7:55 pm - 1:00 pmKUL-ORD
55h 05m2 stops
Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 5:05 pmORD-KUL
28h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 9:40 amKUL-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$819Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
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9:35 am - 9:10 pmMDW-KUL
46h 35m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 6:25 pmKUL-MDW
32h 30m2 stops
$1,154
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
Korean Air Logo
9:35 am - 9:10 pmMDW-KUL
46h 35m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 12:28 pmKUL-MDW
26h 33m2 stops
$1,637Korean Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 6
Korean Air Logo
9:35 am - 9:10 pmMDW-KUL
46h 35m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:55 pm - 12:28 pmKUL-MDW
26h 33m2 stops
$1,687Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kuala Lumpur Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $870 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,310 and $1,147 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$316
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kuala Lumpur

When to book flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights

  • Can I fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport with my pet in the cabin?

    No. When flying with ANA or Malaysia Airlines, your pet will go into the cargo section (underneath the passenger cabin) or the checked baggage area. Temperatures and pressures in the cargo department are identical to those in the passenger cabin. Malaysia Airlines allows specific dog breeds, cats, and fish and you have to make reservations upfront. An excess baggage charge applies.

  • Can I book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur with an enhanced economy experience?

    For affordable comfort, we recommend the Premium Economy class by Emirates (an upgrade on economy fare). Premium Economy tickets guarantee extra perks, e.g., wider armchairs, deeper recline, added legroom with calf and footrest, additional storage (two checked bags, each up to 50 lbs), and electric windows.

  • Which airline that operates from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport has a range of mobility aids?

    Singapore Airlines, operating the route ORD-KUL has numerous wide-body with in-flight wheelchairs. Visually impaired passengers get a safety briefing to familiarize themselves with the aircraft environment before departure. The cabin crew also helps with meal preparation and identification of meals. Also, an in-flight safety video for the hearing impaired is available in sign language.

  • Which airline that operates from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport excels in catering to families with younger kids?

    When traveling to Malaysia with children, take advantage of free seat pre-selection by Qatar Airways. Your little ones will travel comfortably in the young passenger segment equipped with child-friendly in-flight entertainment, stickers, crayons, and superhero toys in the Oryx Kids Club, and allergy-free kids' meals. Babies below two travel for free on their parents’ laps and you can carry a collapsible baby cot or stroller per infant at zero charge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $316 for a one-way ticket and $631 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kuala Lumpur Airport from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, ANA or EVA Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are ANA and EVA Air. With an average price for the route of $1,023 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. EVA Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,367 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur Airport from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur Airport with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur Airport from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • For tourism or business, you can fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) without a formal visa. Your passport will be stamped with an entry stamp or a social visit pass authorizing a maximum stay of 90 days. Before booking a flight via KAYAK, ensure that your passport still has at least six months left on it after the entry date to Malaysia.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for top airlines like Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, and ANA. With ANA, you may expect two stopovers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Narita International Airport (NRT), Tokyo, Japan. Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways usually have one stop at Hamad International Airport (DOH), Doha, Qatar.
  • If you’re in the southwest suburbs of Chicago such as Naperville and Bolingbrook, it would be best to start your trip to Malaysia's capital from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Delta is among the biggest carriers serving MDW-KUL flights with two stopover options at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Korea.
  • For the best business class experience from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL), choose either Qatar Airways or Lufthansa flights via KAYAK. Business class seats on Lufthansa can be converted into nearly two-meter-long beds. Qatar Airways staff will direct you to exclusive airport lounges before flying and during your layover at Doha and you can also book a private room with shower amenities. Enjoy spacious seats, desk spaces, in-flight entertainment screens, fine dining, sleepwear, and luxurious bedding.
  • Fly in the most carbon-neutral aircraft with Turkish Airlines from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL). With its double win in 2022 and 2023, the airline was voted Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline by World Finance. They have also increased their usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with additional lines to curb climatic problems.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
EVA AirOverall score based on 1234 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

10.0 ExcellentDale, Aug 2025SFO - TPE
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Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

Flight Attendants could have been nicer and food portions could be bigger.

Great experience, comfort and food is delicious. Always great service and one time

The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

First time traveling with EVA.. great experience in economy class... Personnel very friendly..

seats are pitched well. you don't feel too tight.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

I was sleep when they brought the food. They had put a note on my seat. There was no food when I asked for food later. There was just one main meal served in this 14 hours flight. They offered me sandwich with ham which I don’t eat since I am pescatarian. Long story short I had to wait to get to TPE to get something to eat. I am extremely disappointed from the service. I have been flying EVA since I was 1 year old. Perhaps no more EVA for me. Seems EVA glorious day is long gone

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

It was a good flight. I would highly recommend it to family and friends.

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

Every leg of the flight was late causing us to miss our flight to Okinawa and have to take the next flight out.

One of the best 14 hour flights I've ever had. Crew was friendly throughout which can be difficult on longer flights. The crew being kind and respectful is very important for me. Plane felt clean and I was able to get some well needed uninterrupted sleep. I put them slightly above Cathay Pacific as far as cleanliness the only down side was a lack of entertainment selections, but hey I am an American taking a trip on a Japanese airline so I cannot complain. Thank you ANA and the Tokyo airport all very friendly. Will see you soon

Poor. We weren’t able to check in online (for several hours until we gave up) for no apparent reasons although our passports were loaded successfully. When we were at the airport check-in, a rep helped us at the kiosk but she disregarded the KTN provided to her so we had to come back for it after being questioned by the TSA person…

ANA gave me an amazing experience. They are very good with customer service.

Everything was good may improve some alcohol drinks and amenities during fly

The crew was amazing, really friendly and efficient. One of the best flights I have ever been on. They made the long flight comfortable and I noticed there were two birthdays on the flight. They gave to customers birthday cards and wished them a happy birthday. That was very nice to see.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

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