How long is the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Delta, and Korean Air fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in about 40h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 14938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to KUL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

RM 1,521+ Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.

Mon 7/920:25 -

1 stop23h 00m

Mon 21/921:55 -

1 stop23h 40m

Deal found 29/8RM 3,018

Wed 14/1014:00 -

1 stop29h 25m

Wed 21/1021:55 -

1 stop30h 50m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,047

Tue 29/920:25 -

1 stop34h 20m

Thu 5/1121:40 -

1 stop24h 15m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,075

Mon 21/914:00 -

1 stop40h 45m

Mon 5/1009:50 -

1 stop42h 50m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,095

Thu 8/1020:25 -

1 stop23h 00m

Mon 19/1021:55 -

1 stop23h 40m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,103

Mon 12/1020:25 -

1 stop23h 00m

Mon 19/1009:50 -

1 stop42h 50m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,119

Wed 7/1020:25 -

1 stop23h 00m

Tue 20/1009:50 -

1 stop35h 45m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,151

Thu 8/1014:00 -

1 stop40h 45m

Wed 14/1009:50 -

1 stop35h 45m

Deal found 1/9RM 3,168

Mon 5/1020:25 -

1 stop34h 20m

Fri 16/1009:50 -

1 stop42h 50m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,252

Sun 18/1020:25 -

1 stop23h 00m

Mon 9/1121:40 -

1 stop24h 15m

Deal found 31/8RM 3,260

Mon 7/912:46 -

2 stops44h 04m

Mon 21/923:20 -

2 stops32h 13m

Deal found 29/8RM 3,664

Tue 1/1213:02 -

2 stops43h 23m

Mon 21/1223:55 -

2 stops36h 27m

Deal found 29/8RM 4,350

Best flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Wed 3/213:10 -

1 stop40h 35m

Mon 22/209:30 -

1 stop36h 25m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,591

Mon 8/210:35 -

2 stops45h 50m

Wed 17/223:55 -

2 stops26h 38m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,664

Mon 15/211:10 -

1 stop45h 15m

Thu 18/223:55 -

1 stop22h 35m

Deal found 1/9RM 3,765

Mon 2/1111:00 -

2 stops31h 05m

Mon 16/1121:40 -

1 stop31h 20m

Deal found 28/8RM 4,039

Mon 1/218:50 -

2 stops47h 15m

Wed 10/221:25 -

2 stops55h 40m

Deal found 31/8RM 4,318

Mon 12/1020:35 -

1 stop23h 00m

Mon 19/1010:20 -

2 stops48h 22m

Deal found 28/8RM 6,630

Wed 23/1223:30 -

1 stop22h 15m

Tue 12/115:25 -

1 stop42h 10m

Deal found 31/8RM 7,078

Tue 12/117:59 -

2 stops62h 26m

Wed 27/123:55 -

2 stops36h 15m

Deal found 29/8RM 3,684

Tue 12/109:30 -

2 stops70h 55m

Sun 31/123:55 -

2 stops26h 38m

Deal found 29/8RM 3,684

Tue 12/117:59 -

2 stops62h 26m

Thu 28/123:55 -

2 stops32h 42m

Deal found 29/8RM 3,829

Thu 4/217:59 -

2 stops62h 26m

Fri 19/223:55 -

2 stops26h 38m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,979

Thu 29/1015:55 -

2 stops32h 30m

Sun 8/1114:35 -

2 stops29h 30m

Deal found 1/9RM 5,589

Thu 4/217:59 -

2 stops62h 26m

Thu 18/223:55 -

2 stops26h 38m

Deal found 28/8RM 3,979

Tue 19/115:50 -

2 stops31h 35m

Tue 2/314:35 -

2 stops35h 50m

Deal found 2/9RM 5,742

Tue 19/114:55 -

2 stops41h 30m

Tue 2/323:55 -

1 stop22h 45m

Deal found 1/9RM 4,229

Tue 12/114:55 -

2 stops41h 30m

Mon 1/323:55 -

2 stops32h 37m

Deal found 1/9RM 4,269

Wed 4/1109:30 -

2 stops46h 55m

Fri 4/1223:55 -

1 stop22h 35m

Deal found 28/8RM 4,374

Tue 20/1017:09 -

2 stops39h 41m

Tue 3/1123:55 -

2 stops36h 38m

Deal found 31/8RM 4,431

Fri 6/1109:30 -

2 stops46h 55m

Sat 28/1123:55 -

2 stops26h 25m

Deal found 29/8RM 4,560

Wed 16/917:11 -

2 stops39h 39m

Mon 28/923:20 -

2 stops25h 34m

Deal found 30/8RM 5,036

Sat 26/916:30 -

2 stops40h 20m

Sat 3/1023:20 -

2 stops36h 24m

Deal found 31/8RM 5,258

Wed 9/1214:25 -

2 stops42h 00m

Sat 9/123:55 -

2 stops37h 51m

Deal found 30/8RM 6,420

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Round-trip from	RM 2,897
One-way from	RM 1,521
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 4,225

Etihad Airways
8/10-14/10
2 total stops
53h 05m total
Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Search Deals

Etihad Airways
13/10
1 total stop
23h 00m total
Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 1,309 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 801 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/2

13:10-19:45

1 stop40h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 22/2

09:30-07:55

1 stop36h 25m

RM 3,591

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/2

10:35-22:25

2 stops45h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/2

23:55-12:33

2 stops26h 38m

RM 3,664

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/1

17:59-22:25

2 stops62h 26m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/1

23:55-22:10

2 stops36h 15m

RM 3,684

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/1

09:30-22:25

2 stops70h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/1

23:55-12:33

2 stops26h 38m

RM 3,684

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/2

11:10-22:25

1 stop45h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/2

23:55-08:30

1 stop22h 35m

RM 3,765

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/1

17:59-22:25

2 stops62h 26m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/1

23:55-18:37

2 stops32h 42m

RM 3,829

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/2

17:59-22:25

2 stops62h 26m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/2

23:55-12:33

2 stops26h 38m

RM 3,979

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW Chicago Midway - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/2

17:59-22:25

2 stops62h 26m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/2

23:55-12:33

2 stops26h 38m

RM 3,979

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

11:00-08:05

2 stops31h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/11

21:40-15:00

1 stop31h 20m

RM 4,039

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

14:55-22:25

2 stops41h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/3

23:55-08:40

1 stop22h 45m

RM 4,229

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/8

Showing 1-10 of 41 resultsSorted by cheapest first

...

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.

CHI-KUL

ORD-KUL

MDW-KUL

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

CHI-KUL

ORD-KUL

MDW-KUL

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,547). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,999 and RM 4,459 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,897 on Etihad Airways (8 Oct–14 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 3,807.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Delta, and Korean Air fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in about 40h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 14938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of RM 3,547). Flying from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Genting Highlands

Port Dickson

Sepang

Putrajaya

Petaling Jaya

Shah Alam

Puchong

Bentong

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Malaysia

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Complete your trip

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport car hire

Kuala Lumpur car hire

Kota Kinabalu car hire

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

Deals for Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Chicago today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from RM 1,521

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur IntlExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.

Best flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur IntlDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur IntlDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Data last updated 2 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Data last updated 2 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur IntlSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,999 and RM 4,459 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,897 on Etihad Airways (8 Oct–14 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Taipei City (TPE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 3,807.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Taipei City (TPE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Travelling to a place near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Kuala Lumpur Intl by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Malaysia

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Malaysia.

Search flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl by cabin class

Find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Intl flights

Browse other Chicago and Kuala Lumpur Intl flight options. Last updated on 2 September 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.

Best flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Data last updated 2 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Chicago to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights typically cost between RM 3,999 and RM 4,459 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,897 on Etihad Airways (8 Oct–14 Oct).