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

Air India 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 50% 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 January 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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1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

ORD

KUL

42h 30m

1 stop

8:05 am - 11:30 am

KUL

ORD

41h 25m

2 stops

$678Air India

Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1

1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

ORD

KUL

42h 30m

1 stop

8:05 am - 11:30 am

KUL

ORD

41h 25m

1 stop

$761Air India

Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1

1:30 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

KUL

27h 30m

1 stop

11:00 pm - 11:30 am

KUL

ORD

50h 30m

2 stops

$762Air India

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

1:30 pm - 7:00 am

ORD

KUL

27h 30m

1 stop

8:05 am - 11:30 am

KUL

ORD

41h 25m

2 stops

$770Air India

Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24

8:20 pm - 8:25 am

ORD

KUL

22h 05m

1 stop

10:05 am - 6:25 pm

KUL

ORD

46h 20m

1 stop

$785Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 3

8:20 pm - 6:15 am

ORD

KUL

43h 55m

1 stop

10:05 am - 11:05 am

KUL

ORD

38h 00m

1 stop

$794Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Mar 25

7:20 pm - 10:25 pm

MDW

KUL

37h 05m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 10:31 pm

KUL

MDW

35h 36m

2 stops

$882Delta

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

9:33 am - 10:25 pm

MDW

KUL

70h 52m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 10:31 pm

KUL

MDW

36h 36m

2 stops

$990Delta

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 15

5:40 pm - 1:25 pm

MDW

KUL

29h 45m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 11:10 am

KUL

MDW

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,245Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

5:40 pm - 1:25 pm

MDW

KUL

29h 45m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 5:30 am

KUL

MDW

27h 55m

2 stops

$1,249Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

Air India flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flight tickets

Air India

Feb 27

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

42h 30m

1 stop

KUL10:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 6

KUL11:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

50h 30m

2 stops

ORD11:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$666

Air India

Feb 23

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

42h 30m

1 stop

KUL10:00 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 1

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

41h 25m

2 stops

ORD11:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$678

Air India

Apr 22

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

KUL7:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

May 3

KUL8:05 amKuala Lumpur Intl

40h 05m

2 stops

ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$707

Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Our best Korean Air deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flight tickets

Korean Air

Apr 5

ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

44h 30m

1 stop

KUL9:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

May 12

KUL11:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$866

Korean Air

Feb 3

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 00m

1 stop

KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 16

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$973

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ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

8:05 am-11:30 am

2 stops41h 25m

$678

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

8:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop41h 25m

$761

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

1:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/25

11:00 pm-11:30 am

2 stops50h 30m

$762

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

1:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/24

8:05 am-11:30 am

2 stops41h 25m

$770

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop22h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

10:05 am-6:25 pm

1 stop46h 20m

$785

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:20 pm-6:15 am

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/25

10:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop38h 00m

$794

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/1

7:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$882

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

9:33 am-10:25 pm

2 stops70h 52m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 2/15

11:55 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$990

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

5:40 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/12

2:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,245

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

5:40 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/12

2:35 pm-5:30 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,249

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, October 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 $838. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago during November instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $853.

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 $1,056 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 $853 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 05m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur takes 22h 05m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur.

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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 22h 05m.
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 January 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $677	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,076 reviews	Search ANA flights
Air India	PriceFrom $690	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,977 reviews	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $733	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,191 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $799	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,200 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $829	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,187 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $840	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,374 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,718 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,327 reviews	Search EVA Air flights

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