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, Cathay Pacific and ANA 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 8 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?

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As of August 2026, there are 8 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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2:35 pm - 1:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:55 am - 12:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$977Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

4:15 pm - 4:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:45 am - 1:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$977Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15

11:45 am - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

28h 50m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 pm - 6:20 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$990Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1

7:20 pm - 5:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

3:10 am - 3:05 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,043Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

7:20 pm - 5:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

33h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

3:10 am - 3:05 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,043Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

12:30 am - 11:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

3:30 pm - 8:45 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 15m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,054EVA Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8

7:15 am - 12:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

27h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita

8:05 am - 1:50 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$1,060ANA

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 8

5:45 pm - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

2:15 pm - 4:45 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 30m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,060ANA

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

11:30 pm - 11:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 15m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

3:25 pm - 7:35 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 10m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,063EVA Air

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1

8:15 pm - 8:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

22h 15m1 stop Istanbul

8:15 am - 10:00 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,090Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

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11:50 am - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 4:45 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,233ANA

Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28

8:40 am - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 25m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Narita

2:15 pm - 4:41 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 26m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,234ANA

Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28

12:30 am - 11:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:30 am - 9:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,253Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 28

4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:15 am - 8:33 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 18m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,254Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19

12:30 am - 11:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

1:15 pm - 9:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,294EVA Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 28

4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:45 am - 2:20 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,295Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

11:50 am - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 8:26 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 11m2 stops Tokyo Narita San Francisco

$1,347United Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17

11:50 am - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita

7:15 am - 8:33 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 18m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,347United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18

12:30 am - 2:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

24h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 9:10 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,664EVA Air

Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 21

4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

35h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:45 am - 2:20 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,822Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 4

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

KUL1:35 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 13

KUL2:55 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$977

Cathay Pacific

Oct 5

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 15

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$978

Cathay Pacific

Oct 18

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 40m

1 stop

KUL8:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 9

KUL5:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$980

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 18

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

KUL6:35 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 1

KUL11:45 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

32h 35m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$990

Turkish Airlines

Dec 3

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

KUL8:30 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 8

KUL8:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,090

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

2:35 pm-1:35 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/13

2:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$977

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

4:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/15

2:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$977

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

11:45 am-6:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/1

11:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$990

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

3:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,043

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/5

3:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,043

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

12:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop21h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/8

3:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop42h 15m

$1,054

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/3

7:15 am-12:15 am

2 stops27h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/8

8:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,060

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/14

2:15 pm-4:45 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,060

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

11:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/1

3:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,063

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

8:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/8

8:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop39h 45m

$1,090

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $920 to $1,219.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $977.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, February 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 $879. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago during January instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $910.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 $1,125 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 $949 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 00m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur takes 21h 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 21h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
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As of August 2026, there are 8 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 $676	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,441 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
ANA	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,293 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,089 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,513 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 315 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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