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$407+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KUL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$818
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$407
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,006
From Chicago (CHI) to Malaysia
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1912:53 pmORD - PEN
2 stops33h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2612:00 pmPEN - ORD
2 stops48h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$818
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/65:40 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop33h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/30$855
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/79:31 pmORD - KUL
2 stops43h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/167:15 amKUL - ORD
2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$858
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:00 pmORD - PEN
1 stop37h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/191:00 pmPEN - ORD
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/30$867
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:45 pmORD - KUL
1 stop23h 15mANA
Tue 5/137:15 amKUL - ORD
1 stop20h 40mANA
Deal found 3/30$870
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:05 amORD - KUL
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1911:30 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$887
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:20 pmORD - KUL
1 stop44h 30mKorean Air
Sat 5/311:10 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop23h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 3/30$931
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:00 pmORD - PEN
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:00 amPEN - ORD
3 stops37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:25 amORD - KUL
1 stop40h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2811:45 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop43h 55mAir India
Mon 4/288:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop36h 20mAir India
Deal found 3/31$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2610:20 amORD - KUL
2 stops46h 30mDelta
Sat 5/311:10 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops37h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,020
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:30 amORD - KUL
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
Wed 9/1012:50 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 3/31$1,059

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Malaysia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malaysia that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Malaysia

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

12:53 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 17m

Penang Intl

Tue 8/26

12:00 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops48h 12m

$818

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/6

5:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$855

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

9:31 pm-6:00 am

2 stops43h 29m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/16

7:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$858

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/13

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$870

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

12:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/12

12:20 am-6:42 am

2 stops43h 22m

$908

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

12:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop44h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/3

11:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 30m

$931

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Penang Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-6:42 am

3 stops37h 42m

$936

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

11:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop40h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/28

11:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$978

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

12:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/28

8:05 am-7:25 am

1 stop36h 20m

$997

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

10:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/3

11:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,020

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Malaysia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Malaysia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Malaysia, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Malaysia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Malaysia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $407. United Airlines flights start at $604 while deals on EVA Air start at $630 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Malaysia?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Chicago Midway - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Penang Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Malaysia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Malaysia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Chicago to Malaysia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Malaysia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$701Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$773Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$818Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$830Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$832Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$961Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$1,030Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,040Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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