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$354 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$660
Overall average: $1,028
Air India
Wed 1/28Sun 2/1
ORD - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$354
Typical prices: $512-$601
Air India
Mon 4/27
ORD - KUL • 1 stop
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Korean Air
Cheapest • from $865 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur (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 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

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Air India Logo
1:30 pm - 9:40 pm
ORD
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KUL
42h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 11:30 am
KUL
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ORD
41h 25m2 stops
$660Air India
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 28
Air India Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 am
ORD
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KUL
28h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 11:10 am
KUL
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ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$718Air India
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, May 3
Air India Logo
1:30 pm - 9:40 pm
ORD
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KUL
42h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 11:10 am
KUL
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ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$724Air India
Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Air India Logo
1:30 pm - 7:00 am
ORD
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KUL
27h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 11:30 am
KUL
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ORD
41h 25m1 stop
$740Air India
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, May 3
Air India Logo
1:30 pm - 9:40 pm
ORD
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KUL
42h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 11:10 am
KUL
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ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$767Air India
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11
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8:20 pm - 5:20 pm
ORD
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KUL
31h 00m1 stop
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10:05 am - 10:05 am
KUL
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ORD
38h 00m1 stop
$781Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:25 am
ORD
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KUL
22h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:25 am - 6:25 pm
KUL
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ORD
28h 00m1 stop
$799Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 9:50 pm
MDW
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KUL
39h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 10:29 pm
KUL
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MDW
36h 19m2 stops
$876Delta
Sun, Apr 5 - Fri, May 1
Delta Logo
6:34 pm - 9:50 pm
MDW
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KUL
62h 16m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 10:29 pm
KUL
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MDW
36h 19m2 stops
$882Delta
Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
6:34 pm - 9:50 pm
MDW
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KUL
62h 16m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:10 pm - 12:30 pm
KUL
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MDW
26h 20m2 stops
$989Delta
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in January.

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 $838 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,290 and $1,140 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 4 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.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% 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 $354 for a one-way ticket and $660 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Airport, with SkyTeam 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 Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are ANA and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,015 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $864 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
Korean AirOverall score based on 1184 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
SEA - ICN
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The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

The pilot was kept warning about the weather terrifying us. The flight attendants were not warm or pleasant.

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

I couldn’t sit with my daughter. we are separate and both seat was not window or halway side. in the middle. if we sit together will be share comfort seat and more easy travel. this is bad.

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

The meals were sufficient and tasty considering it was air travel food. Water coffee and juices offered each time a meal came by and water distributed between meals. It was good service in my opinion. Plenty of movies to enjoy. May not be the one you want but plenty of older movies and plenty of current ones as well. I enjoyed the trip.

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Well- trained, cheerful onboard staff. Business class seating and storage were excellent. Outstanding range of food choices, though quality ranged from just OK (seasonal rice and beef dish) to outstanding ( congee and soup noodles with beef brisket). But what can you expect; it's on a plane. I couldn't figure out the remote control, but touch screen worked well. My wife and I (in our 60s), didnt find much to watch from the Entertainment choices. We mostly watched the flight maps. The bedding did the job but is unwieldy and ends up in a clump, with one-third falling on the floor.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

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.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

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