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Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Seoul to Chicago

November 11 - November 18

Cheapest
Best

ICN - Chicago

$955

$964

Round trip

November 16 - November 23

Best

ICN - Chicago

$952

$966

Round trip

November 20 - November 27

Best

ICN - Chicago

$954

$966

Round trip

November 9 - November 18

Best

ICN - Chicago

$956

$966

Round trip

August 11 - August 26

Earliest

ICN - Chicago

$975

$979

Round trip

August 20 - August 29

ICN - Chicago

$1,012

$1,041

Round trip

August 11 - August 19

Earliest

ICN - Chicago

$998

$1,048

Round trip

November 20 - November 25

ICN - Chicago

$967

$1,053

Round trip

November 9 - November 23

ICN - Chicago

$972

$1,053

Round trip

November 22 - November 30

ICN - Chicago

$957

$1,053

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Seoul to Chicago

The journey from Seoul to Chicago covers a significant distance of 10,544 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. When looking for cheap flights from Seoul to Chicago, you'll find that fares typically range from $1047 to $1561, with a median price of $1270. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, which can be beneficial for travelers.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Chicago, the data indicates that August is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1105. Other relatively inexpensive months include February, with a median fare of $1147, and March, where the median fare is $1161.
For travelers flying from Seoul to Chicago, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 3.8% of recent fares were non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
Regarding how long is the flight from Seoul to Chicago, a typical journey, including connections, is approximately 27 hours and 45 minutes. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Chicago

Regular price: $835 - $1,252

Prices for flights from Seoul to Chicago are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Chicago is between $835 and $1252. The current lowest deal is $964 with 2GO for travel from Nov 11-Nov 18.

now $964

Low $835

High $1,252

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Chicago is August, with a median price of $1105. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1677. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,105

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,677

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Direct flights from Seoul to Chicago

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Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Chicago

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Chicago

EVA Air

Seoul (ICN) - Chicago (ORD)

EVA Air

$1,086

$1,231

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Chicago

EVA Air

Seoul (GMP) - Chicago (ORD)

EVA Air

$1,208

$1,315

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

GMP - Chicago

EVA Air

Seoul (GMP) - Chicago (ORD)

EVA Air

$1,070

$1,310

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Chicago

Coyne Aviation

Seoul (ICN) - Chicago (ORD)

Coyne Aviation

$953

$1,240

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Chicago

Xiamen Airlines

Seoul (ICN) - Chicago (ORD)

Xiamen Airlines

$966

$1,225

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Chicago

Air Busan

Seoul (ICN) - Chicago (ORD)

Air Busan

$970

$1,128

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Chicago

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

$1,322  →  $1,206

9%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$1,132  →  $1,099

3%

6 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 29

$1,285  →  $1,256

2%

9 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 24

$1,287  →  $1,266

2%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Chicago

Seoul - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Chicago are below the typical level, with deals from $964.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Chicago, with a median price of $1105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 27h 45m with stops

Flights from Seoul to Chicago typically take 27h 45m, including layovers, as most routes are connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.8% of flights are direct; connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Seoul to Chicago route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Seoul to Chicago are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good choice for flights from Seoul to Chicago.

📍 ~50 km from Seoul (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$964

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport offers another option for flights from Seoul to Chicago.

📍 ~20 km from Seoul (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1299

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Seoul to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$964

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Seoul to Chicago.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1159

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport serves as another arrival choice for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~120 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1218

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1161

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago, with easy security and parking.

📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1169

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~250 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1121

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport, less congested than major Chicago or Milwaukee airports.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1200

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service, ideal for travelers in southeastern Chicago suburbs.

📍 ~250 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1181

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Chicago is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1285. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging $1417. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price was approximately $1372, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Chicago was considered to be $1047 or less. The median price for this route was $1270. Prices above $1561 were in the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the good price threshold, travelers can identify favorable deals.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Chicago, with a median price of $1105. February and March also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $1147 and $1161 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $1270, suggesting that these months provide a notable saving compared to the yearly average.