Cheap flights from Seoul to Chicago

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seoul to Chicago and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,248
Qatar Airways 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago is currently $1,248
Cheapest one-way flight $504
Etihad 1 stop 29 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Chicago is currently $504
Cheapest nonstop flights $2,385
Korean Air Nonstop 13 hr Mon, Jul 20 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago is currently $2,385
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,320
Qatar Airways 1 stop 32 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Chicago is currently $1,320
Cheapest business class flights $4,020
Qatar Airways 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago is currently $4,020
Fastest flight 13 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Seoul to Chicago takes 13 hr
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 Seoul to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $550–910
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,500

Popular airlines from Seoul to Chicago

  • Korean Air
    Nonstop
    from $1,830
    Typical price: $1,200–2,000
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ICN - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,729
    Typical price: $1,150–1,700
    252 weekly connecting flights
    ICN - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    from $1,950
    Typical price: $900–1,750
    54 weekly connecting flights
    ICN - ORD Every day
  • American
    from $1,748
    Typical price: $780–2,350
    28 weekly connecting flights
    ICN - ORD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $1,576
    Typical price: $820–1,600
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ICN - ORD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,287
    Typical price: $1,500–3,250
    17 weekly connecting flights
    ICN - ORD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $550 to $910.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $504.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,830, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,729, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,950, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,748, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,576, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,287, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago starts at $1,248 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $504 and departs on Wed, May 13.
13 hr is the shortest flight time from Seoul to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seoul to Chicago.
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 Seoul to Chicago 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 Seoul to Chicago.

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

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 252 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Chicago are:
  • United offers 54 connecting flights per week. United flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • American offers 28 connecting flights per week. American flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Alaska offers 18 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seoul and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $504.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,830, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,729, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,950, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,748, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,576, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Chicago is $1,287, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 21.
Korean Air flies direct from Seoul to Chicago.
  • There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Chicago 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 Seoul and Chicago at price $1,320 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Korean Air flies direct from Seoul to Chicago.
  • There are 7 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Chicago 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 Seoul to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seoul and Chicago start at $2,385 from Mon, Jul 20 to Sun, Aug 2 with Korean Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul to Chicago, 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 Seoul and Chicago start at $4,020 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Chicago start at $1,248 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.
To book business class trips from Seoul to Chicago, 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 Seoul and Chicago starts at $1,320 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Chicago at price $1,320 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Seoul to Chicago, 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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