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

Cathay Pacific, Air India, and Korean Air 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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kuala Lumpur. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 September 2025, there are 11 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.

$374 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur in 2025/26

Q: 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 $840 to $935. The lowest price recently found on this route was $694.

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4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD-KUL

35h 40m1 stop

1:35 pm - 1:55 pmKUL-ORD

37h 20m1 stop

$694Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27

2:35 pm - 12:30 pmORD-KUL

31h 55m1 stop

5:50 pm - 12:55 pmKUL-ORD

33h 05m1 stop

$700Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3

4:00 pm - 4:40 pmORD-KUL

35h 40m1 stop

1:30 pm - 1:55 pmKUL-ORD

37h 25m1 stop

$715Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 26

11:50 am - 8:25 amORD-KUL

30h 35m1 stop

11:45 pm - 6:25 pmKUL-ORD

32h 40m1 stop

$817Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25

4:25 pm - 6:45 amORD-KUL

24h 20m1 stop

8:00 am - 6:48 pmKUL-ORD

24h 48m2 stops

$831ANA

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24

8:20 pm - 8:25 amORD-KUL

22h 05m1 stop

11:45 pm - 10:05 amKUL-ORD

24h 20m1 stop

$835Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 3

4:25 pm - 6:45 amORD-KUL

24h 20m1 stop

2:15 pm - 7:20 amKUL-ORD

31h 05m1 stop

$843ANA

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21

11:15 am - 10:25 pmORD-KUL

45h 10m1 stop

11:55 pm - 8:30 amKUL-ORD

22h 35m1 stop

$865Korean Air

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Sun, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 5

2:35 pm - 10:20 amORD-KUL

29h 45m2 stops

2:15 pm - 7:20 amKUL-ORD

31h 05m1 stop

$870United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Feb 17

5:16 pm - 10:20 amORD-KUL

27h 04m2 stops

2:15 pm - 7:20 amKUL-ORD

31h 05m1 stop

$871United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Feb 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

KUL4:40 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 27

KUL1:35 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$694

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 24

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

KUL12:30 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Dec 3

KUL5:50 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$700

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 22

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

KUL12:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Oct 22

KUL1:10 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$709

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ANA flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Our best ANA deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flight tickets

ANA

Jan 18

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

KUL6:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Jan 24

KUL8:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 48m

2 stops

ORD6:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$831

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ANA

Feb 7

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

KUL6:45 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 21

KUL2:15 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$843

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ANA

Jan 18

ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 45m

2 stops

KUL12:15 amKuala Lumpur Intl

Jan 24

KUL8:00 amKuala Lumpur Intl

24h 48m

2 stops

ORD6:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$845

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ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/27

1:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$694

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

2:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/3

5:50 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$700

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/26

1:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$715

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

11:50 am-8:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/25

11:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$817

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

4:25 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$831

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

8:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop22h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/3

11:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$835

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

4:25 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/21

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$843

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

11:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop45h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/5

11:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 35m

$865

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

2:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/17

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$870

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

5:16 pm-10:20 am

2 stops27h 04m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/17

2:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$871

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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, 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 $868. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago during February instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $882.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $949. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,364. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Kuala Lumpur is at noon. Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur during this time can be as low as $1,055. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,288 on average. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $1,043 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 $768 on momondo.

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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 September 2025, there are 11 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 $666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $694	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $710	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $730	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 963 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,924 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $829	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,140 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,250 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,336 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,036	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 278 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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