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 Illinois according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% 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.

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

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

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As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois 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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8:25 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

23h 00m1 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

$806Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

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

29h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:30 am - 3:00 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$812Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Nov 11

3:10 pm - 1:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:55 am - 12:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$862Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 16

4:15 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:50 pm - 12:30 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$862Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 am - 5:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

11:05 pm - 7:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$885Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

9:45 am - 5:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

41h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi

11:05 pm - 7:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$887Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

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

45h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 8:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$933Korean Air

Tue, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 13

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

45h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:55 pm - 8:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$933Korean Air

Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 18

11:25 am - 8:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

31h 40m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 pm - 7:20 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$945Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

9:15 pm - 8:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

21h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$950Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13

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

23h 00m1 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

$812Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 14

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

23h 00m1 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

$832Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 13

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

35h 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

$897Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 11

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

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

42h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$897Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 11

12:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

44h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$897Korean Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 11

6:25 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

38h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:27 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 07m2 stops Incheon Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$908Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 14

6:25 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

38h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 4:32 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 12m2 stops Incheon Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$908Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Oct 13

12:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

44h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 pm - 9:30 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$933Korean Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Oct 12

5:55 am - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

29h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita

2:15 pm - 8:40 amKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,121United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 11

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

23h 15m1 stop Tokyo Narita

6:35 pm - 6:34 pmKUL Kuala Lumpur Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 59m2 stops Singapore Changi San Francisco

$1,127United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 13

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Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

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Nov 4

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 30m

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KUL11:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

46h 35m

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$885

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Nov 4

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Nov 1

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Nov 13

KUL11:05 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

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$908

Korean Air flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

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Feb 15

ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 15m

1 stop

KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

Feb 18

KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$933

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Feb 7

ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 15m

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KUL10:25 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

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KUL11:55 pmKuala Lumpur Intl

22h 35m

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$969

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5:50 pm-12:30 pm

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$862

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Sat 11/14

11:05 pm-7:40 am

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$885

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 3/13

11:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 35m

$933

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1 stop22h 35m

$933

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Thu 10/22

11:25 am-8:05 am

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Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/4

11:45 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$945

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

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9:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/13

10:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop37h 50m

$950

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois during January instead. Flights to Kuala Lumpur in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $912.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kuala Lumpur for around $1,122 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kuala Lumpur from Illinois for as low as $949 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$388
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $388. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $806.

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur are updated daily.
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As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Kuala Lumpur?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois 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 $716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,480 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,534 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 1,312 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,189 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,036	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,522 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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