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

Etihad Airways, 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 38% 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?

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As of September 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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2:00 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

29h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 8:35 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$718Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

2:00 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

29h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 8:35 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$745Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

2:10 pm - 12:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

24h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$862Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 23

2:10 pm - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:10 am - 1:55 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$862Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 31

11:25 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 8:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

$897Korean Air

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 24

11:25 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

45h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$897Korean Air

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, May 12

5:30 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 6:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m2 stops Incheon Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$908Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 22

7:55 pm - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

36h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 4:37 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 42m2 stops Incheon Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$908Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 24

8:15 pm - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

44h 20m1 stop Istanbul

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

39h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$944Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 10

8:10 pm - 5:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

32h 05m1 stop Istanbul

10:10 am - 11:00 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$944Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 28

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4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$862Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

8:25 pm - 7:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 3:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$906Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14

1:15 pm - 7:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 3:40 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$976Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13

9:35 am - 1:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Hong Kong Intl

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

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,062Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

24h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,090Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10

5:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

39h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 11:57 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 37m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,094Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 am - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

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

27h 30m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,134ANA

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

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

20h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,140EVA Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

6:25 am - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Tokyo Haneda

2:15 pm - 5:42 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 27m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,183United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13

7:00 am - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

34h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

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

39h 26m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,226ANA

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific

Jan 19

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

KUL4:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Mar 2

KUL1:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$862

Cathay Pacific

Nov 2

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

KUL12:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Nov 24

KUL1:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$863

Cathay Pacific

Sep 7

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Sep 21

KUL1:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 45m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$868

Korean Air flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Korean Air

Jan 18

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 00m

1 stop

KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 24

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$897

Korean Air

Oct 8

MDW9:29 amChicago Midway

31h 16m

2 stops

KUL5:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 20

KUL11:20 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

26h 27m

2 stops

MDW12:47 pmChicago Midway

$1,879

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Thu 10/8

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/14

9:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$718

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

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9:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$745

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2:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/23

2:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$862

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

2:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/31

8:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop42h 45m

$862

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

11:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/24

11:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$897

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

11:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/12

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 20m

$897

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

5:30 am-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/22

11:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$908

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/24

11:55 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$908

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

8:15 pm-6:35 am

1 stop44h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/10

8:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop39h 45m

$944

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

8:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/28

10:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop37h 50m

$944

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $991 to $1,105.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $718.

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 $1,142 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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Best Price Found	$377
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $377. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $718.

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

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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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 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
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As of September 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 $678	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,466 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $847	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,308 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,157 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,522 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 317 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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