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

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

What airlines fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Turkish Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific 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 39% 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.

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As of June 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.

$473 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,127 to $1,333. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,149.

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4:00 pm - 4:40 pm

ORD

KUL

35h 40m

1 stop

2:45 am - 2:20 pm

KUL

ORD

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,149Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 19

4:00 pm - 8:55 pm

ORD

KUL

39h 55m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 10:06 pm

KUL

ORD

45h 56m

2 stops

$1,152Cathay Pacific

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 30

3:40 pm - 12:20 pm

ORD

KUL

31h 40m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 2:41 pm

KUL

ORD

39h 11m

3 stops

$1,158Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Feb 25

3:40 pm - 12:20 pm

ORD

KUL

31h 40m

2 stops

9:30 am - 2:41 pm

KUL

ORD

43h 11m

3 stops

$1,159Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Jan 29

12:10 pm - 9:50 pm

ORD

KUL

44h 40m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 9:30 am

KUL

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,165Korean Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

5:45 pm - 6:00 am

ORD

KUL

23h 15m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 3:25 pm

KUL

ORD

38h 10m

1 stop

$1,168United Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 11

11:50 am - 12:05 am

ORD

KUL

23h 15m

1 stop

7:15 am - 4:45 am

KUL

ORD

34h 30m

2 stops

$1,169ANA

Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Aug 24

7:00 am - 6:00 am

ORD

KUL

34h 00m

2 stops

8:05 am - 6:29 pm

KUL

ORD

24h 24m

2 stops

$1,170ANA

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Feb 16

8:10 pm - 8:10 am

ORD

KUL

23h 00m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:40 am

KUL

ORD

36h 50m

1 stop

$1,171Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

7:20 pm - 5:30 pm

ORD

KUL

33h 10m

2 stops

9:20 pm - 3:05 pm

KUL

ORD

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,172Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Jul 13

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jul 19

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,149

Cathay Pacific

Oct 4

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 31

KUL5:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,152

Cathay Pacific

Jun 26

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Jul 26

KUL2:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,198

United Airlines flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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United Airlines

Jul 8

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

KUL6:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Jul 11

KUL2:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,168

United Airlines

Jul 8

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

KUL6:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Jul 11

KUL2:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,172

United Airlines

Sep 27

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

KUL6:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 5

KUL2:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,173

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ORD - KUL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 7/19

2:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,149

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/30

1:10 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops45h 56m

$1,152

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

3:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/25

1:30 pm-2:41 pm

3 stops39h 11m

$1,158

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

3:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/29

9:30 am-2:41 pm

3 stops43h 11m

$1,159

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

12:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop44h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/2

11:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,165

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/11

2:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,168

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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

11:50 am-12:05 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/24

7:15 am-4:45 am

2 stops34h 30m

$1,169

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/16

8:05 am-6:29 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,170

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:10 pm-8:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/26

9:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,171

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/16

9:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,172

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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, August 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 $394. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago during April instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in April, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $441.

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 $1,078 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 $770 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 15m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur takes 23h 15m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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 15m.
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 June 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 $666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,391 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $677	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,251 reviews	Search ANA flights
Air India	PriceFrom $682	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,958 reviews	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,886 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $779	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,414 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,463 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,084	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,481 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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