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$321+ Cheap flights from South Korea to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ICN — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Fri 11/78:35 pmICN - ORD
1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/278:00 amORD - ICN
1 stop19h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:15 pmICN - ORD
2 stops30h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:15 amORD - ICN
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:15 pmICN - ORD
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/185:18 amORD - ICN
1 stop20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:15 pmICN - ORD
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:58 pmORD - ICN
1 stop28h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:15 pmICN - ORD
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/249:10 pmORD - ICN
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$570
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:35 pmICN - ORD
1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amORD - ICN
1 stop21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:45 pmICN - ORD
2 stops21h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/262:40 pmORD - ICN
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 pmICN - ORD
1 stop20h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/87:58 pmORD - ICN
1 stop29h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 pmICN - ORD
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:15 amORD - ICN
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$591
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Fri 11/77:45 amGMP - ORD
1 stop21h 05mANA
Mon 11/174:25 pmORD - GMP
1 stop35h 10mANA
Deal found 10/28$1,039
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Thu 11/134:00 pmPUS - ORD
2 stops21h 59mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 pmORD - PUS
2 stops36h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,048
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Fri 11/77:45 amGMP - ORD
1 stop21h 05mANA
Tue 11/184:25 pmORD - GMP
1 stop39h 05mANA
Deal found 10/28$1,108

Cheap flight deals from South Korea to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Korea to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$561
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$894

Good round-trip deal

$1,216 or less

Good one-way deal

$3,248 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Korea to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Korea to Chicago that are best for you.

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IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Mon 12/22

12:45 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop25h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

7:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$589

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/2

6:00 pm-5:44 am

1 stop26h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

6:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$589

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Fri 12/26

6:00 pm-1:09 am

1 stop22h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

4:10 pm-5:40 am

1 stop22h 30m

$590

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Mon 11/24

6:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop21h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

4:16 pm-5:40 am

1 stop22h 24m

$590

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/23

12:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

2:40 pm-5:40 am

1 stop24h 00m

$592

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Wed 12/10

12:45 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop21h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

6:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$592

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/25

6:00 pm-1:09 am

1 stop22h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

9:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$596

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 pm-1:09 am

1 stop22h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

12:46 pm-5:40 am

1 stop25h 54m

$598

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/25

6:00 pm-1:09 am

1 stop22h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

4:45 pm-5:40 am

1 stop21h 55m

$598

DaeguChicago

TAE - ORD

TAEORD

Daegu

Fri 4/17

7:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

1:30 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,101

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Best time to book a flight from South Korea to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from South Korea with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Korea to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Korea to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to Chicago (average of $201). Flying from South Korea to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $980). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Korea to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from South Korea to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Korea to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Korea to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Korea to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Japan Airlines, and Delta from South Korea to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,596 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Korea to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Korea to Chicago?

    United Airlines, Delta, and EVA Air can get you from South Korea to Chicago in just under 16h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 35m. There are 6577 mi between South Korea and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Korea to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from South Korea to Chicago consider Incheon Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Incheon Intl - Chicago Midway or Seoul Gimpo Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Korea to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from South Korea to Chicago is generally $2,405, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $777. When looking at the most popular route, (Incheon Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $566 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Korea to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Korea to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Korea to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Korea to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Korea to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Korea to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Korea to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Korea to Chicago (average of $201). Flying from South Korea to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $980). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Korea to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Korea to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$229Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$558Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$730Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$787Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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