Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago from RM 3,181

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CHI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 3,789

One-way from

RM 3,181

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

RM 4,497
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
12/12
  • 12/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 27m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 1,002 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 268 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 6/1113:30KUL - ORD
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1114:40ORD - KUL
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9RM 3,789
Sat 25/1013:10KUL - ORD
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1115:40ORD - KUL
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9RM 3,797
Thu 9/1013:10KUL - ORD
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/1016:00ORD - KUL
1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9RM 4,341
Wed 5/1102:40KUL - ORD
2 stops32h 12mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1118:50ORD - KUL
1 stop35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9RM 4,426
Wed 5/1104:25KUL - ORD
1 stop43h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1111:50ORD - KUL
1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9RM 4,535
Thu 13/1123:55KUL - MDW
2 stops56h 23mDelta
Mon 17/1110:47MDW - KUL
2 stops45h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/9RM 6,421
Sat 25/1023:15KUL - MDW
2 stops35h 59mDelta
Sat 1/1116:23MDW - KUL
2 stops41h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/9RM 7,649
Thu 9/1023:55KUL - MDW
2 stops29h 14mKLM
Sun 19/1018:23MDW - KUL
2 stops32h 17mKLM
Deal found 11/9RM 9,003
Mon 6/1023:15KUL - MDW
2 stops35h 59mDelta
Tue 14/1009:20MDW - KUL
2 stops46h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/9RM 23,946
Mon 6/1023:55KUL - MDW
2 stops29h 14mKLM
Sun 12/1018:23MDW - KUL
2 stops32h 17mKLM
Deal found 11/9RM 30,857
Sat 4/1023:15KUL - MDW
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Sun 12/1010:35MDW - KUL
2 stops45h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/9RM 31,258
Thu 18/1221:30SZB - ORD
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:20ORD - SZB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9RM 39,033

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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

13:30-13:00

1 stop37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

14:40-16:50

1 stop36h 10m

RM 3,789

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/11

02:40-20:52

2 stops32h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-20:40

1 stop35h 50m

RM 4,426

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/11

04:25-10:05

1 stop43h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

11:50-17:20

1 stop39h 30m

RM 4,535

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/10

21:00-14:50

1 stop30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

19:40-14:45

1 stop30h 05m

RM 4,679

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/10

02:55-14:50

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/10

19:40-14:45

1 stop30h 05m

RM 5,248

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - ORD

KULORD

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 6/11

08:00-18:50

2 stops24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

17:16-10:20

2 stops27h 04m

RM 5,493

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - MDW

KULMDW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 13/11

23:55-18:18

2 stops56h 23m

Chicago Midway

Mon 17/11

10:47-22:25

2 stops45h 38m

RM 6,421

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - MDW

KULMDW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/10

23:15-22:14

2 stops35h 59m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/11

16:23-22:25

2 stops41h 02m

RM 7,649

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - MDW

KULMDW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/10

23:55-16:09

2 stops29h 14m

Chicago Midway

Sun 19/10

18:23-15:40

2 stops32h 17m

RM 9,003

Kuala LumpurChicago

KUL - MDW

KULMDW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/10

23:15-22:14

2 stops35h 59m

Chicago Midway

Tue 14/10

09:20-21:10

2 stops46h 50m

RM 23,946

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA, andUnited Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
8.4
Very Good

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

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  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?

    Departing from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago will take you 32h 12m. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chicago is about 14938 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 3,704 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Korean Air, starting at RM 3,890 and RM 4,096 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestRM 3,704AverageRM 4,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestRM 3,890AverageRM 4,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Korean AirCheapestRM 4,096AverageRM 4,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 4,240AverageRM 4,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestRM 4,286AverageRM 4,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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ANACheapestRM 4,555AverageRM 4,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestRM 4,598AverageRM 5,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestRM 4,738AverageRM 5,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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