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$597 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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10:11 am - 9:50 pmMDW-KUL
46h 39m2 stops
11:55 pm - 9:44 pmKUL-MDW
35h 49m2 stops
$1,029Delta
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 6
2:00 pm - 9:50 pmMDW-KUL
42h 50m2 stops
11:55 pm - 2:56 pmKUL-MDW
29h 01m2 stops
$1,035Delta
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 19
6:00 am - 6:00 amORD-KUL
35h 00m2 stops
6:40 pm - 5:47 amKUL-ORD
24h 07m2 stops
$1,081United Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Tue, May 28
8:30 pm - 2:45 pmORD-KUL
29h 15m2 stops
2:55 am - 7:25 amKUL-ORD
41h 30m2 stops
$1,156American Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 27
8:30 pm - 2:45 pmORD-KUL
29h 15m2 stops
8:25 pm - 3:25 pmKUL-ORD
32h 00m1 stop
$1,172American Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Tue, May 28
7:57 pm - 6:00 amORD-KUL
45h 03m2 stops
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmKUL-ORD
38h 00m1 stop
$1,186ANA
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
8:30 pm - 5:05 pmORD-KUL
31h 35m1 stop
8:50 am - 9:40 amKUL-ORD
37h 50m1 stop
$1,214Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Sep 15
6:05 am - 1:45 pmORD-KUL
42h 40m2 stops
8:40 pm - 4:52 amKUL-ORD
45h 12m2 stops
$1,289United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 17
8:30 pm - 5:05 pmORD-KUL
31h 35m1 stop
11:05 pm - 9:40 amKUL-ORD
23h 35m1 stop
$1,338Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Tue, Jul 9
7:35 pm - 11:55 pmORD-KUL
39h 20m2 stops
2:15 pm - 3:20 pmKUL-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,552ANA
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kuala Lumpur on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, 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 is April, where tickets cost $930 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,698 and $1,565 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Delta ($597) and Japan Airlines ($625). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($1,029) and United Airlines ($1,081).

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Flight from Chicago Midway 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur was $597 for a one-way ticket and $1,029 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • 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 Star Alliance 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.

  • 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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Tue
2 stopsDelta
46h 39mMDW-KUL
$597
7/14Sun
2 stopsJapan Airlines
62h 20mORD-KUL
$625
7/14Sun
3 stops
52h 07mORD-KUL
$689
5/29Wed
3 stops
57h 36mORD-KUL
$717
7/14Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
35h 40mORD-KUL
$747
5/29Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
29h 15mORD-KUL
$803
5/29Wed
3 stops
55h 45mMDW-KUL
$817
5/29Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 45mORD-KUL
$818
6/9Sun
3 stops
59h 19mMDW-KUL
$822
6/9Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 45mORD-KUL
$978

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stop
28h 10mORD-KUL
5/9Thu
multi-stop
20h 40mKUL-ORD
$1,131
5/4Sat
multi-stopANA
27h 45mORD-KUL
5/9Thu
multi-stopANA
20h 40mKUL-ORD
$1,135
5/5Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 05mORD-KUL
8/12Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
38h 15mKUL-ORD
$1,334
5/5Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
39h 10mORD-KUL
8/12Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
38h 15mKUL-ORD
$1,357
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
38h 50mORD-KUL
8/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 10mKUL-ORD
$1,498
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 10mORD-KUL
8/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 07mKUL-ORD
$1,522
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
30h 45mORD-KUL
8/11Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
46h 45mKUL-ORD
$1,638
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 25mORD-KUL
8/11Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
44h 50mKUL-ORD
$1,653
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 05mORD-KUL
8/11Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 30mKUL-ORD
$1,729
5/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 45mORD-KUL
8/11Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 30mKUL-ORD
$1,823

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