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Flights from Seoul to Chicago

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Cheapest one-way

$ 441
Philippine Airlines Tue, Nov 10

60% below next 30d avg. ($1,116)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 720
Philippine Airlines Mon, Nov 9

58% below next 30d avg. ($1,720)

When to travel

October Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

12h 50m Avg: 12h 50m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $441 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,116 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $720 . Flights typically take around 12h 50m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 12h 50m minutes. There are 7 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) , Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) . Flights from Incheon International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (ICN-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 4d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $441 and round-trip from $720. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ICN 10:40 AM
        12h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:30 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Korean Air
        ORD 11:15 AM
        15h
        Nonstop
        ICN 5:15 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Sun, Nov 1 | Korean Air
        $1,475 $1,576
        6% off
        6% off
        $1,576 $1,475
      • ICN 10:40 AM
        12h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:30 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | Korean Air
        ORD 12:15 PM
        15h
        Nonstop
        ICN 5:15 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Sun, Oct 25 | Korean Air
        $1,481 $1,576
        6% off
        6% off
        $1,576 $1,481
      • ICN 7:30 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:55 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        ORD 10:45 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        $720 $1,576
        54% off
        54% off
        $1,576 $720
      • ICN 1:00 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        MDW 9:50 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | Air Premia
        MDW 10:30 PM
        27h 50m
        1 stop
        ICN 4:20 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Sun, Oct 25 |
        $833
        47% off
        $1,576 $833
      • ICN 4:50 PM
        28h 6m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:56 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | United Airlines
        ORD 6:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        ICN 3:20 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Wed, Sep 16 | United Airlines
        $893
        43% off
        $1,576 $893
      • ICN 8:30 PM
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:55 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
        ORD 10:45 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippine Airlines
        $919
        42% off
        $1,576 $919
      • ICN 8:30 PM
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:55 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Philippine Airlines
        ORD 10:45 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Fri, Nov 13 | Philippine Airlines
        $919
        42% off
        $1,576 $919
      • ICN 10:05 PM
        22h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Air Premia
        ORD 8:01 PM
        29h 49m
        1 stop
        ICN 3:50 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        $932
        41% off
        $1,576 $932
      • ICN 10:05 PM
        22h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | Air Premia
        ORD 8:01 PM
        29h 49m
        1 stop
        ICN 3:50 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Mon, Oct 19 | Frontier Airlines
        $952
        40% off
        $1,576 $952
      • ICN 10:20 PM
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MDW 5:55 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Premia
        MDW 3:45 PM
        33h 35m
        1 stop
        ICN 4:20 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Tue, Nov 17 |
        $953
        40% off
        $1,576 $953
      • ICN 7:30 AM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:55 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        ORD 10:45 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippine Airlines
        $991
        37% off
        $1,576 $991
      • ICN 7:05 PM
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:00 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:40 PM
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        ICN 4:05 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Mon, Oct 5 | Air Canada
        $1,016
        36% off
        $1,576 $1,016
      • SEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SEL 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Seoul | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ICN 10:40 AM
        12h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:30 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Korean Air
        $1,081 $1,189
        9% off
        9% off
        $1,189 $1,081
      • ICN 10:40 AM
        12h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:30 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Delta Air Lines
        $1,117 $1,189
        6% off
        6% off
        $1,189 $1,117
      • ICN 1:30 PM
        42h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:55 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Philippine Airlines
        $441 $1,189
        63% off
        63% off
        $1,189 $441
      • ICN 9:25 PM
        33h 1m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:26 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Premia
        $452
        62% off
        $1,189 $452
      • ICN 9:55 PM
        36h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:43 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Premia
        $455
        62% off
        $1,189 $455
      • ICN 9:55 PM
        29h 13m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:08 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Premia
        $457
        62% off
        $1,189 $457
      • ICN 9:55 PM
        33h 53m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:48 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Premia
        $464
        61% off
        $1,189 $464
      • ICN 9:55 PM
        23h 44m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:39 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Premia
        $481
        60% off
        $1,189 $481
      • ICN 9:25 PM
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Sun, Oct 11 | Air Premia
        $489
        59% off
        $1,189 $489
      • ICN 9:25 PM
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Air Premia
        $489
        59% off
        $1,189 $489
      • ICN 7:15 PM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MDW 5:50 AM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Premia
        $498
        57% off
        $1,189 $498
      • ICN 9:55 PM
        37h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:43 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Premia
        $511
        56% off
        $1,189 $511
      • SEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Seoul - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Seoul to Chicago operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 71.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Seoul to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Seoul to Chicago are Philippine Airlines, EVA Air, and Asiana Airlines, among 11 carriers on this route. Philippine Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Jin Air logo Jin Air
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Trinity Airways logo Trinity Airways
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Air Premia logo Air Premia
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Seoul to Chicago

The distance between Seoul and Chicago is approximately 10,516.53 km. It takes around 12 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Seoul to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $441
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $720
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 10,516.53 km
Average flight time 12 hours 50 minutes
Popular airline Philippine Airlines
Frequency ～4/week
Flight statistics for the Seoul–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Seoul to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Seoul to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Seoul to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Seoul to Chicago is September, with an average price of $840; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to $1,294.

$1,294
$1,067
$840
$613
  • $840
    Sep
  • $854
    Oct
  • $1,106
    Nov
  • $1,048
    Dec
  • $1,294
    Jan
  • $975
    Feb
  • $909
    Mar
  • $1,008
    Apr
  • $1,084
    May
  • $942
    Jun
  • $1,033
    Jul
  • $1,141
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago?

Average price of round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Seoul to Chicago are found during February, with an average price of $922. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $2,065.

$2,065
$1,494
$922
$351
    Cheapest
  • $1,051
    Sep
  • $1,107
    Oct
  • $1,606
    Nov
  • $1,121
    Dec
  • $1,496
    Jan
  • $922
    Feb
  • $1,613
    Mar
  • $1,366
    Apr
  • $1,436
    May
  • $1,580
    Jun
  • $1,583
    Jul
  • $2,065
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Seoul to Chicago during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Seoul to Chicago during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Seoul to Chicago are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $554.

$804
$679
$554
$429
    Cheapest
  • $781
    9
    Oct
  • $804
    10
  • $561
    11
  • $563
    12
  • $554
    13
  • $742
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seoul to Chicago (SEL-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $441 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ICN to ORD on Tue, Nov 10), while Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $720 departing on Mon, Nov 9 and returning on Wed, Nov 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Seoul to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Korean Air Jin Air Trinity Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 12 hours 50 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Seoul to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Korean Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KE037 (11:12) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL7863 (11:12)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seoul to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Nov 10, with one-way flights priced at just $441.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Korean Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Chicago on September 28, 2026 with Air Premia, with prices starting at $475.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from Incheon International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (ICN-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Seoul is 15h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Seoul to Chicago is $1,116. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Seoul to Chicago is $1,720. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Seoul and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jin Air and Trinity Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Seoul to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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