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Cheapest round-trip
$650
Overall average: $870
Air India
Wed 3/25Tue 4/7
ORD - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$368
Typical prices: $522-$591
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/19
ORD - KUL • 1 stop
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Air India
Cheapest • from $714 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.4 score
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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, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
Air India Logo
2:30 pm - 7:00 amORD-KUL
27h 30m1 stop
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8:05 am - 11:10 amKUL-ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$650Air India
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Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 31
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2:30 pm - 9:40 pmORD-KUL
42h 10m1 stop
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8:05 am - 11:10 amKUL-ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$653Air India
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Mar 31
Air India Logo
1:30 pm - 9:40 pmORD-KUL
42h 10m1 stop
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8:05 am - 11:10 amKUL-ORD
40h 05m2 stops
$661Air India
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Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Feb 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 12:35 pmORD-KUL
32h 00m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 12:55 pmKUL-ORD
37h 20m1 stop
$735Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Mar 1
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1:10 pm - 8:05 amORD-KUL
28h 55m1 stop
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9:35 am - 7:35 amKUL-ORD
36h 00m1 stop
$782Etihad Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 12:35 pmORD-KUL
32h 00m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 2:25 pmKUL-ORD
33h 45m1 stop
$785Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 10:25 pmMDW-KUL
38h 05m2 stops
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11:10 pm - 10:29 pmKUL-MDW
36h 19m2 stops
$988Delta
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Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
12:47 pm - 9:50 pmMDW-KUL
44h 03m2 stops
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11:10 pm - 10:29 pmKUL-MDW
36h 19m2 stops
$1,118Delta
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Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 1:25 pmMDW-KUL
36h 20m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 12:25 pmKUL-MDW
35h 50m2 stops
$1,191Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 1:25 pmMDW-KUL
36h 20m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 12:25 pmKUL-MDW
35h 50m2 stops
$1,214Multiple Airlines
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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.

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

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, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kuala Lumpur, 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 November, where tickets cost $832 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,303 and $1,149 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% 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$368
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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 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 $368 for a one-way ticket and $650 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    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?

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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 $1,365 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur 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?

    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 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?

    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 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.
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EVA AirOverall score based on 1283 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.6Crew
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everything was so good! Especially Food. It was the best I've ever had! However,I requested to add mileage point to Star alliance group ANA; it hasn't been added yet.... 😞

10.0 ExcellentKumi, Oct 2025TSA - HND
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everything was so good! Especially Food. It was the best I've ever had! However,I requested to add mileage point to Star alliance group ANA; it hasn't been added yet.... 😞

The crew very accommodating and food too is good. Keep up the good work

The crews are very efficient. Other airlines should learn from them when it comes to boarding and departing from the airplane. They also display efficiency in serving meals. They don't keep the aisles blocked for hours like some other airlines. The food is poor. Generally the food was unrecognizable and poorly prepared. The only thing that made it better than US flag carriers is that there was a fresh fruit bowl with each meal.

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.

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.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

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.

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

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

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

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.

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

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

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!

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

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.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

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.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

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