Statistics on Chicago-Kuala Lumpur flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago airport is $ 1223 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 967 (in april) and $ 1708 (in december), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 486 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $922 to $976 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kuala Lumpur before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Kuala Lumpur plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17350 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 967, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1223). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1708).
Flight Chicago-Kuala Lumpur: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 967 | $ 1128 | good price |
| February | $ 943 | $ 1035 | good price |
| March | $ 897 | $ 1046 | good price |
| April | $ 885 | $ 967 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 965 | $ 1076 | good price |
| June | $ 1268 | $ 1500 | high price |
| July | $ 1365 | $ 1558 | high price |
| August | $ 1224 | $ 1466 | fair price |
| September | $ 937 | $ 1067 | good price |
| October | $ 911 | $ 1033 | good price |
| November | $ 946 | $ 1086 | good price |
| December | $ 1213 | $ 1708 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur range from $704 to $1789. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $705 to $759), 1% at the maximum price (from $1734 to $1789). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $976 to $1030 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Kuala Lumpur flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Kuala Lumpur airport: Turkish Airlines, United, ANA, Japan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, EVA Air, Korean Air and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 17350 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Chicago->Kuala Lumpur route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Kuala Lumpur flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $71. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $114.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $95. Conversely, departing from Kuala Lumpur on a saturday may cost you an additional $87.
Top prices Chicago-Kuala Lumpur
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 884 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 02-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 927 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 03-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 852 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 09-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 850 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 05-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 895 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 847 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 916 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 12-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 883 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 12-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 888 | layover flight with Korean Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Kuala Lumpur to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Kuala Lumpur flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1122 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (375 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1117), 3 to 4 months ($ 1103), 4 to 5 months ($ 1057) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 950 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1001), 3 to 4 months ($ 994), 6 to 7 months ($ 1026) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 966 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 983), 5 to 6 months ($ 992), 6 to 7 months ($ 993), 7 to 8 months ($ 1033) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 933 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 961), 3 to 4 months ($ 950), 4 to 5 months ($ 935), 5 to 6 months ($ 941) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1033 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 3 to 4 months ($ 1039), 4 to 5 months ($ 1045), 5 to 6 months ($ 1048) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1296 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1391), 4 to 5 months ($ 1354), 5 to 6 months ($ 1390) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1418), 4 to 5 months ($ 1427), 5 to 6 months ($ 1483), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1106 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1375), 3 to 4 months ($ 1257), 5 to 6 months ($ 1155), 6 to 7 months ($ 1210) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 871 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 6 to 7 months ($ 1039) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 839 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1017), 4 to 5 months ($ 978), 5 to 6 months ($ 891) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1059 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1077) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1623 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1656) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Chicago to Kuala Lumpur: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 912 $847 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 996 $830 to $1386 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1175 $1106 to $1319 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1073 $1040 to $1106 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1116 $1099 to $1132 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 880 $877 to $883 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 992 $888 to $1096 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1712 $1712 to $1712 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, october and november are cheaper to travel to Kuala Lumpur. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!