Award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 16 programs for KUL→ORD. Lowest economy: 33,000 points + $498.69 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 105,000 miles + $1,272.68 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 300,000 points + $121.93 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at a glance
- From
- Kuala Lumpur International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, United States (ORD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 127 of 127 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 33,000 pts + $498.69 | 1 stop | Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $335.23 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 8 | 104 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $53.79 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | — | 82 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $275.03 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $311.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 7 | 105 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,698 pts + $314.99 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF) +3 more | 9+ | 127 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $89.83 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Hainan Airlines (HU) +2 more | 1 | 122 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,000 pts + $72.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 49 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,433 pts + $123.40 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +10 more | 1 | 120 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 56,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 1 | 82 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $90.99 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR) +13 more | 7 | 126 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Lufthansa (LH), ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +3 more | 3 | 90 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $335.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +7 more | 1 | 91 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 116 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $70.74 | 1 stop | ANA (NH) | 2 | 10 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $65.79 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | — | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $495.59 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 9+ | 90 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 71,500 pts + $58.53 | 2 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +3 more | 4 | 90 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $565.48 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $90.43 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 2 | 41 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 94,000 pts + $76.25 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $365.92 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 133,780 pts + $140.50 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), ANA (NH) +2 more | 2 | 78 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 141,900 pts + $306.66 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 57 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 455,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 23 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $1,272.68 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 86 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $322.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +1 more | 1 | 124 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $93.23Mixed cabin | 4 stops | EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Juneyao Airlines (HO) +6 more | 1 | 107 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $774.89 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 1 | 92 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 118,188 pts + $164.74 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +5 more | 1 | 105 | See dates | |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $344.72 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 112 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 145,000 pts + $1,084.43 | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 166,000 pts + $497.41Mixed cabin | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), KLM (KL), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Philippine Airlines (PR) | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 190,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $130.03 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 59 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 831,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | KLM (KL) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 299,300 pts + $1,275.75 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $121.93 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX Airlines (JX) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 332,000 pts + $791.53 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $76.25Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 2 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 33,000 pts + $498.69 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $496.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,276.46 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $93.23Mixed cabin | 1 | 4 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 190,000 pts + $821.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,275.75 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $121.93 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $76.72Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | — | |
| 33,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (15 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 38,000 · Asia Miles (5 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (11 dates) | 110,000 · Etihad Guest (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 50,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (14 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (18 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (12 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 137,500 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 105,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 37,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 110,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (8 dates) |
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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 33,000 points + $498.69; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 50,000 miles + $65.79; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 105,000 miles + $1,272.68; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 300,000 points + $121.93; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
What's the lowest Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 33,000 points + $498.69 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 14:27 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:06 UTC). In business class, 105,000 miles + $1,272.68 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Oct 3, 2026, 14:45 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 86 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:06 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 82 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 120 dates, premium economy 78 dates, business class 105 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 122 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 59 dates, first class 43 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 90 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 2 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 9 dates, first class 17 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 104 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 86 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 127 dates, business class 124 dates, first class 6 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 4 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 33,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 105,000 miles with Skywards (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.