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$405+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — KUL
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated abril 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$749
(WhyPayMore)

One-way from

$518
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$950
From Illinois to Malaysia
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/204:00 pmORD - PEN
1 stop37h 40mCathay Pacific
mar. 8/261:00 pmPEN - ORD
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$749
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mié. 8/206:35 pmORD - PEN
2 stops51h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/2612:00 pmPEN - ORD
2 stops45h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$866
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
dom. 5/412:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop43h 55mAir India
mié. 5/288:05 amKUL - ORD
1 stop36h 20mAir India
Deal found 4/17$908
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 5/67:00 amORD - KUL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/1212:20 amKUL - ORD
2 stops48h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lun. 5/124:25 pmORD - KUL
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/44:55 pmKUL - ORD
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
dom. 9/2812:40 pmORD - KUL
1 stop28h 20mANA
jue. 12/118:00 amKUL - ORD
1 stop19h 50mANA
Deal found 4/17$931
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lun. 5/54:00 pmORD - KUL
1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific
vie. 5/301:10 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$950
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/136:58 pmORD - PEN
2 stops28h 02mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/201:00 pmPEN - ORD
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$968
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 5/612:48 pmMDW - KUL
2 stops44h 02mDelta
mar. 5/1311:10 pmKUL - MDW
2 stops35h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/17$982
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lun. 5/51:55 pmORD - KUL
1 stop40h 55mEtihad Airways
jue. 5/299:35 amKUL - ORD
1 stop36h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,030
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
dom. 9/2812:30 amORD - KUL
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
mar. 12/93:25 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop42h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 4/17$1,063
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
dom. 11/2311:05 amORD - KUL
1 stop45h 15mKorean Air
dom. 1/411:55 pmKUL - ORD
1 stop22h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$1,081

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Malaysia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/20

4:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Penang Intl

mar. 8/26

1:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$749

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/20

6:35 pm-11:10 am

2 stops51h 35m

Penang Intl

mar. 8/26

12:00 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops45h 03m

$866

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

12:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop43h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 5/20

8:05 am-7:25 am

1 stop36h 20m

$907

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/28

1:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

jue. 12/11

9:40 am-7:25 am

1 stop35h 45m

$909

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

7:00 am-6:00 am

3 stops34h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun. 5/12

2:15 pm-5:04 am

2 stops27h 49m

$917

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 5/13

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$920

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/28

1:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

jue. 12/11

9:40 am-5:28 pm

2 stops45h 48m

$934

ChicagoPenang

ORD - PEN

ORDPEN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

6:58 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops28h 02m

Penang Intl

mar. 5/20

1:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$968

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

ORD - KUL

ORDKUL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

4:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop39h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun. 5/19

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$974

ChicagoKuala Lumpur

MDW - KUL

MDWKUL

Chicago Midway

mar. 5/6

4:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 51m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar. 5/13

11:10 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$982

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Malaysia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Malaysia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to MY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 abril 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Malaysia as you normally would.

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 abril 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Malaysia, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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
1,177 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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
1,064 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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
845 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Malaysia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $518. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Malaysia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Malaysia (average of $968). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Malaysia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$703Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$773Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$818Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$830Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$831Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$961Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$1,030Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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