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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$835
Typical prices: $956-$1,923
Philippine Airlines
Wed 12/23Wed 1/13
ICN - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,438
Typical prices: $1,194-$1,402
Korean Air
Thu 9/17Wed 9/30
ICN - ORD • Non-stop
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Delta offers onboard Wi-Fi on most planes; Korean Air stands out for bibimbap.
At ICN, allow one hour for check-in, security, and passport control.
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $625 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 17h 32m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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December
Cheapest • 47% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from Seoul to Chicago (SEL-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seoul to Chicago

Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 13
Philippine Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
24h 25m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:10 pm
ORD
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ICN
29h 25m
1 stop
$835Philippine Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 13
Philippine Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 4:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
35h 25m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:10 pm
ORD
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ICN
29h 25m
1 stop
$843Philippine Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 8:30 am
ICN
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ORD
12h 50mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 5:45 pm
ORD
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ICN
32h 35m
1 stop
$1,313Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 9:30 am
ICN
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ORD
12h 50mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 5:50 pm
ORD
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ICN
33h 50m
1 stop
$1,313Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 8:29 pm
ICN
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ORD
22h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:39 am - 5:40 am
ORD
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ICN
28h 01m
2 stops
$1,331United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 1:22 pm
ICN
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ORD
31h 47m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 5:30 pm
ORD
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ICN
37h 09m
2 stops
$1,355Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 1:22 pm
ICN
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ORD
31h 47m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 5:30 pm
ORD
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ICN
31h 41m
2 stops
$1,371Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:36 pm
ICN
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ORD
19h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pm
ORD
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ICN
20h 20m
1 stop
$1,413United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
Korean Air Logo
10:40 am - 9:30 am
ICN
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ORD
12h 50mnonstop
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 4:50 pm
ORD
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ICN
14h 40mnonstop
$1,438Korean Air
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
Korean Air Logo
10:40 am - 9:30 am
ICN
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ORD
12h 50mnonstop
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 4:50 pm
ORD
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ICN
14h 40mnonstop
$1,445Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seoul to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seoul to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Seoul usually cost between $1,528 and $2,196 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $835 on Philippine Airlines (Dec 23-Jan 13).

What is the cheapest Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport costs $1,466 on the route between Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seoul to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Seoul to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Seoul, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $656 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,504 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,266 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Seoul to Chicago

 
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air and ICN

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$479
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 72% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Seoul Incheon Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Seoul to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seoul to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Seoul to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $479 for a one-way ticket and $835 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seoul and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seoul to Chicago?

    When flying out of Seoul you will be using one of these airports: Seoul Gimpo Intl or Incheon Intl. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seoul to Chicago?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seoul to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seoul to Chicago?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seoul to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seoul to Chicago?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seoul and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seoul to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Seoul to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seoul to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seoul to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seoul to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Seoul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seoul to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Seoul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seoul to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Seoul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,357 or less one-way and $1,477 or less round-trip.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Seoul to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

O'Hare Intl (ORD)