Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, including Turkish Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air India has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $371 or round trip flights from $683.

Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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$371
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$683
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance14,922.27 km
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
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 Aug, with an average price of $558; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to $1,159.

$1,159
$859
$558
$258
    Cheapest
  • $661
    Jan
  • $595
    Feb
  • $977
    Mar
  • $639
    Apr
  • $854
    May
  • $838
    Jun
  • $695
    Jul
  • $558
    Aug
  • $601
    Sep
  • $700
    Oct
  • $635
    Nov
  • $1,159
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

$1,153
$996
$838
$680
    Cheapest
  • $877
    Mon
  • $920
    Tue
  • $837
    Wed
  • $1,126
    Thu
  • $1,114
    Fri
  • $979
    Sat
  • $1,153
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as $371 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to KUL on Thu, Mar 5), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $683 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Sun, Mar 8.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, including: Turkish Airlines Japan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Thu, Mar 5, with one-way flights priced at just $371.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur on January 26, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at $740.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with O'Hare International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (ORD-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • 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.