How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago: connecting flights, about 21h 15m total

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Manila: 21h 15m
two tickets, via Seoul: $1,465
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 9,272 mi (14,922 km)

fastest

Via Manila

Philippines

21h 15m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Manila flight 4h

Connection of about 3h

Manila to Chicago flight 14h 15m

Via Taipei

Taiwan

21h 30m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Taipei flight 4h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Taipei to Chicago flight 13h 35m

Via Hong Kong

Hong Kong

21h 40m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong flight 4h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Hong Kong to Chicago flight 14h 30m

Via Tokyo

Japan

21h 55m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Chicago: Haneda, Narita International.

Tokyo to Chicago flight 11h 50m

two ticketsfrom $2,378

Via Seoul

South Korea

22h 30m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight 6h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Seoul to Chicago flight 12h 50m

two ticketsfrom $1,465

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 Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan

0° −7° 10 days

Feb

+2° −6° 7 days

Mar

+9° 0° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 13 days

May

+19° +10° 11 days

Jun

+27° +17° 9 days

Jul

+27° +19° 12 days

Aug

+27° +19° 10 days

Sep

+24° +16° 7 days

Oct

+18° +10° 11 days

Nov

+10° +2° 7 days

Dec

+4° −3° 10 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

From Kuala Lumpur to cities closest to Chicago

Kuala Lumpur to London London: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from Chicago, flight 14h 5m from $217 Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 4,106 mi (6,608 km) from Chicago, flight 13h 15m Kuala Lumpur to Paris Paris: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Chicago, flight 13h 28m Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 4,325 mi (6,961 km) from Chicago, flight 12h 55m Kuala Lumpur to Algiers Algiers: 4,622 mi (7,439 km) from Chicago, flight 14h 45m Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Istanbul: 5,476 mi (8,813 km) from Chicago, flight 11h 25m from $265

To Chicago from cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

Manila to Chicago Manila: 1,535 mi (2,470 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 15m from $613 Hong Kong to Chicago Hong Kong: 1,567 mi (2,522 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 30m Taipei to Chicago Taipei: 2,009 mi (3,233 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 35m Seoul to Chicago Seoul: 2,867 mi (4,614 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 12h 50m from $536 Tokyo to Chicago Tokyo: 3,304 mi (5,318 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 11h 50m from $592 Dubai to Chicago Dubai: 3,437 mi (5,532 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 8m from $447

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Manila.

What is the fastest way to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?

Via Manila: 4h to the connection, 14h 15m after it, about 21h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Seoul from $1,465. 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 Kuala Lumpur and Chicago?

Manila (21h 15m total), Taipei (21h 30m total), Hong Kong (21h 40m total), Tokyo (21h 55m total) and Seoul (22h 30m total).

How far is Chicago from Kuala Lumpur?

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.