What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

Cathay Pacific and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

What airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Turkish Airlines, ANA and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

As of April 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$523 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $884 to $807. The lowest price recently found on this route was $978.

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4:15 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

KUL

30h 50m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 1:55 pm

KUL

ORD

37h 45m

1 stop

$978Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 20

4:00 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

KUL

31h 05m

1 stop

2:45 am - 1:55 pm

KUL

ORD

24h 10m

1 stop

$1,030Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

4:00 pm - 4:40 pm

ORD

KUL

35h 40m

1 stop

2:45 am - 1:55 pm

KUL

ORD

24h 10m

1 stop

$1,049Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Oct 4

11:25 am - 8:10 am

ORD

KUL

31h 45m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:40 am

KUL

ORD

36h 50m

1 stop

$1,065Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 9

11:25 am - 5:15 pm

ORD

KUL

40h 50m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:40 am

KUL

ORD

60h 50m

1 stop

$1,067Turkish Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, Jun 5

11:25 am - 8:10 am

ORD

KUL

31h 45m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:40 am

KUL

ORD

36h 50m

1 stop

$1,068Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Jun 4

9:10 pm - 2:35 pm

ORD

KUL

28h 25m

2 stops

9:45 pm - 3:40 pm

KUL

ORD

54h 55m

2 stops

$1,071Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

6:10 am - 2:15 pm

MDW

KUL

43h 05m

3 stops

3:30 pm - 2:12 pm

KUL

MDW

35h 42m

3 stops

$1,355Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11

5:25 pm - 9:50 pm

MDW

KUL

39h 25m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 12:30 pm

KUL

MDW

26h 10m

2 stops

$1,443Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23

4:30 pm - 9:50 pm

MDW

KUL

40h 20m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 12:30 pm

KUL

MDW

26h 10m

2 stops

$1,483Delta

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 15

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

KUL8:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

May 13

KUL9:50 amKuala Lumpur Intl

60h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,001

Turkish Airlines

Apr 23

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

KUL8:10 amKuala Lumpur Intl

May 9

KUL9:50 amKuala Lumpur Intl

36h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,065

Turkish Airlines

Apr 24

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

KUL5:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 5

KUL9:50 amKuala Lumpur Intl

60h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,067

Delta flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Delta

Sep 7

MDW5:25 pmChicago Midway

39h 25m

2 stops

KUL9:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 23

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

MDW12:30 pmChicago Midway

$1,443

Delta

Apr 23

MDW6:00 amChicago Midway

26h 50m

2 stops

KUL9:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jun 4

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

34h 49m

2 stops

MDW9:09 pmChicago Midway

$1,483

Delta

Aug 23

MDW5:25 pmChicago Midway

39h 25m

2 stops

KUL9:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 1

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 11m

2 stops

MDW6:31 pmChicago Midway

$1,524

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ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/20

1:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$978

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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/29

2:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,030

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/4

2:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,049

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

11:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop31h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/9

9:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,065

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

11:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/5

9:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop60h 50m

$1,067

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

11:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop31h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/4

9:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,068

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

9:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/16

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops54h 55m

$1,071

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/28

6:10 am-2:15 pm

3 stops43h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/11

3:30 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops35h 42m

$1,355

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/7

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/23

11:20 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,443

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

4:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/24

11:20 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,483

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $837. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago during October instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in October, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $839.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around $1,036 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago for as low as $757 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur takes 23h 00m

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How far is Chicago to Kuala Lumpur by plane?
There are 9265.5 mi between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur. By plane, this route typically takes 23h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
As of April 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The required travel and health documents for your Kuala Lumpur trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kuala Lumpur. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $677	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,171 reviews	Search ANA flights
Air India	PriceFrom $690	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,968 reviews	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $731	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,581 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,306 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,429 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $829	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,204 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,084	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,407 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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