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How to get from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Hong Kong: about 22h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Istanbul, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi. Two tickets from $1,269.

Flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

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Best fares from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $460 1 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $645 Sat, 5 December 2026 Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $460

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Hong Kong
22h 55m
two tickets, via Hong Kong
$1,269
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,272 mi (14,922 km)
fastest
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
22h 55m
with the connection
Chicago to Hong Kong flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur flight 4h
two ticketsfrom $1,269
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
23h 28m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Kuala Lumpur: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flight 10h 20m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 30m
with the connection
Chicago to Amsterdam flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
23h 38m
with the connection
Chicago to Frankfurt flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
23h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,566

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Kuala Lumpur

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, June and October, +31° to +32° by day. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, with 28 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° 24 days
Feb
+32° +24° 20 days
Mar
+32° +24° 26 days
Apr
+32° +24° 28 days
May
+32° +25° 25 days
Jun
+32° +24° 22 days
Jul
+32° +24° 17 days
Aug
+31° +24° 27 days
Sep
+31° +24° 24 days
Oct
+31° +24° 22 days
Nov
+31° +24° 28 days
Dec
+30° +24° 27 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Hong Kong.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur?
Via Hong Kong: 15h 55m to the connection, 4h after it, about 22h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Hong Kong from $1,269. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur?
Hong Kong (22h 55m total), Istanbul (23h 28m total), Amsterdam (23h 30m total), Frankfurt (23h 38m total) and Abu Dhabi (23h 40m total).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Chicago?
9,272 mi (14,922 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.