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Cheapest one-way

$ 383
Etihad Airways Tue, Nov 10

52% below next 30d avg. ($805)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 800
Etihad Airways Mon, Nov 9

When to travel

October Cheapest month
January Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $383 , travelers can expect an average price of $805 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $800 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) , and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) . Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (ORD-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $383 and round-trip from $800. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 1:10 PM
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:40 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
        $800 $890
        10% off
        10% off
        $890 $800
      • ORD 1:10 PM
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:40 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
        $800 $890
        10% off
        10% off
        $890 $800
      • ORD 8:25 PM
        23h
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 5 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:55 PM
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | Etihad Airways
        $808 $890
        9% off
        9% off
        $890 $808
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 6 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:55 PM
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Etihad Airways
        $822
        8% off
        $890 $822
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 15 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:55 PM
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Etihad Airways
        $822
        8% off
        $890 $822
      • ORD 1:10 PM
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 4 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:40 PM
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:55 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
        $827
        7% off
        $890 $827
      • ORD 1:10 PM
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:40 PM
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:55 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
        $827
        7% off
        $890 $827
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:55 PM
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
        $827
        7% off
        $890 $827
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 8 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:55 PM
        23h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
        $827
        7% off
        $890 $827
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 1 | Etihad Airways
        KUL 9:50 AM
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Etihad Airways
        $827
        7% off
        $890 $827
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        KUL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 1:10 PM
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
        $383 $426
        10% off
        10% off
        $426 $383
      • ORD 9:20 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | Etihad Airways
        $393 $426
        8% off
        8% off
        $426 $393
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        40h 45m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 15 | Etihad Airways
        $393 $426
        8% off
        8% off
        $426 $393
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        40h 45m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 19 | Etihad Airways
        $393
        8% off
        $426 $393
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Sep 23 | Etihad Airways
        $394
        8% off
        $426 $394
      • ORD 9:20 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 29 | Etihad Airways
        $395
        7% off
        $426 $395
      • ORD 8:25 PM
        34h 20m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
        $396
        7% off
        $426 $396
      • ORD 8:25 PM
        34h 20m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 13 | Etihad Airways
        $396
        7% off
        $426 $396
      • ORD 2:10 PM
        40h 35m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 26 | Etihad Airways
        $396
        7% off
        $426 $396
      • ORD 8:25 PM
        34h 20m
        1 stop
        KUL 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | Etihad Airways
        $396
        7% off
        $426 $396
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are Etihad Airways, All Nippon Airways, and EVA Air, among 5 carriers on this route. Etihad Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 14,922.27 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $383
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $800
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 14,922.27 km
Popular airline Etihad Airways
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Kuala Lumpur route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of one-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is November, with an average price of $659; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $1,203.

$1,203
$931
$659
$387
    Cheapest
  • $719
    Sep
  • $726
    Oct
  • $659
    Nov
  • $1,203
    Dec
  • $857
    Jan
  • $734
    Feb
  • $798
    Mar
  • $737
    Apr
  • $1,044
    May
  • $983
    Jun
  • $773
    Jul
  • $825
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $389.

$493
$441
$389
$337
    Cheapest
  • $493
    9
    Oct
  • $493
    10
  • $450
    11
  • $402
    12
  • $389
    13
  • $389
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur (CHI-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $383 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to KUL on Tue, Nov 10), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $800 departing on Mon, Nov 9 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Nov 10, with one-way flights priced at just $383.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur on September 23, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $839.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (ORD-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chicago is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is $805. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Kuala Lumpur, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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