Statistics on Chicago-Malaysia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Malaysia from Chicago
The average price to go to Malaysia from Chicago is $ 1319 (round trip). It varies from $ 1228 (Kuala Lumpur) to $ 1409 (Penang) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Malaysia flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | $ 1228 | january, february, march, april (the cheapest), may, september, october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Kuala Lumpur |
| Penang | $ 1409 | february, march, april, september | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Chicago-Penang |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Malaysia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1133 to $ 1400 | fair price |
| February | $ 1040 to $ 1239 | good price |
| March | $ 1051 to $ 1256 | good price |
| April | $ 971 to $ 1197 | good price |
| May | $ 1080 to $ 1392 | fair price |
| June | $ 1507 to $ 1644 | high price |
| July | $ 1565 | high price |
| August | $ 1472 to $ 1655 | high price |
| September | $ 1072 to $ 1283 | good price |
| October | $ 1038 | good price |
| November | $ 1091 | good price |
| December | $ 1593 to $ 1716 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17350 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malaysia from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Malaysia from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur is $ 1228. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Kuala Lumpur flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in april to get the best price ($ 971, saving $ 257 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1228). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1716, which is $ 488 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Kuala Lumpur and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Penang in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Penang is $ 1409. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Penang flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Penang in Malaysia in april to get the best price ($ 1197, saving $ 213 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1409). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1655, which is $ 247 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Penang and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Malaysia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 888 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 03-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 09-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 893 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 854 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 05-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 851 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 12-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 03-11 to 24-11-2025 | $ 827 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Penang | 04-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 12-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 892 | layover flight with Korean Air |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Malaysia (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur
The price of tickets to Kuala Lumpur fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Kuala Lumpur page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1127 , which is $ 102 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 377 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Kuala Lumpur flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Penang
The price of tickets to Penang fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Penang, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Penang page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Penang in Malaysia 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1348 , which is $ 61 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 3.3 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Penang flight ticket and other statistics