Cheap flights from Chicago to Seoul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Seoul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,237
Finnair 1 stop 24 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul is currently $1,237
Cheapest one-way flight $533
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 43 hr Tue, May 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Seoul is currently $533
Cheapest nonstop flights $2,472
Korean Air Nonstop 15 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul is currently $2,472
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,235
EVA Air 1 stop 29 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Seoul is currently $1,235
Cheapest business class flights $5,216
Finnair 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul is currently $5,216
Fastest flight 14 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Seoul takes 14 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seoul is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $770–1,200
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,250–1,750

Popular airlines from Chicago to Seoul

  • Korean Air
    Nonstop
    from $1,936
    Typical price: $1,750–3,000
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - ICN Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,724
    Typical price: $1,650–2,650
    299 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - ICN Every day
  • United
    from $2,146
    Typical price: $1,650–2,550
    31 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - ICN Every day
  • American
    from $1,562
    Typical price: $1,250–2,600
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - ICN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $1,880
    Typical price: $1,400–2,750
    20 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - ICN Every day
  • LOT
    from $1,574
    Typical price: $1,350–2,250
    17 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - ICN Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Seoul

  • Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
    Seoul South Korea 11 mi
  • Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
    Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
  • Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
    Gwangju South Korea 167 mi
  • Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)
    Daegu South Korea 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Seoul

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Seoul are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $770 to $1,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Finnair from $1,237. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $533.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,936, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,724, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Seoul is $2,146, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,562, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,880, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 16.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,574, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul starts at $1,237 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $533 and departs on Tue, May 5.
14 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Seoul.
Some common times to visit Seoul are Mar–May (cherry blossom season) and Sep–Nov, when the weather is most temperate. Summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid, while winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and dry. Major local events include the Lotus Lantern Festival (May) and the Hi Seoul Festival, a seasonal cultural festival held 4 times a year.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Seoul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Seoul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Seoul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Korean Air flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 299 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Seoul are:
  • United offers 31 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • Alaska offers 20 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
  • LOT offers 17 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Seoul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Finnair from $1,237. The cheapest one-way flight was with Cathay Pacific from $533.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,936, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,724, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Seoul is $2,146, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,562, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,880, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 16.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Seoul is $1,574, flying from May 10 to May 25.
Korean Air flies direct from Chicago to Seoul.
  • There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Chicago to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Seoul at price $1,235 is offered by EVA Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Korean Air flies direct from Chicago to Seoul.
  • There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Chicago to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Seoul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Seoul start at $2,472 from Mon, Jul 6 to Mon, Jul 20 with Korean Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Seoul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Seoul start at $5,216 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8 with Finnair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Seoul start at $1,237 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 26.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Seoul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Seoul starts at $1,235 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with EVA Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Seoul at price $1,235 is offered by EVA Air from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Seoul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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