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$462+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ICN — CHI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapest flights from South Korea to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Korea to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop34h 46m
Air Canada
Sun 11/83:40 pm
ORD
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ICN
1 stop34h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$798
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop34h 46m
Air Canada
Mon 11/303:40 pm
ORD
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ICN
1 stop34h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/23$814
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:45 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop35h 03m
Air Canada
Tue 10/139:50 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop17h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$819
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/55:45 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop35h 03m
Air Canada
Tue 10/133:40 pm
ORD
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ICN
1 stop34h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/21$828
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop34h 46m
Air Canada
Fri 11/208:00 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/23$829
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:45 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop35h 03m
Air Canada
Thu 9/249:04 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop18h 26m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$840
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:45 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop35h 03m
Air Canada
Thu 9/177:09 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop20h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/21$844
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:45 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop35h 03m
Air Canada
Thu 9/249:50 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop17h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$850
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:55 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop34h 46m
Air Canada
Wed 10/283:40 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop34h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:20 pm
ICN
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ORD
1 stop17h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
ORD
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ICN
1 stop19h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/22$853
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:00 pm
ICN
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MDW
2 stops36h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:00 am
MDW
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ICN
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$942
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:00 pm
PUS
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ORD
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/235:55 pm
ORD
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PUS
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$961

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$840
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,152

Good round-trip deal

$1,260 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,077 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seoul (SEL)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seoul (SEL)-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From South Korea to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from South Korea to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Korea to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Korea to Chicago (CHI).

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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Korea to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Mon 9/7

8:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

5:55 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

$961

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/28

9:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop16h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

6:10 pm-6:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

$993

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/15

7:30 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop30h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

12:10 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop14h 40m

$1,000

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Mon 9/7

7:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

3:09 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,006

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Wed 9/16

7:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

12:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,007

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Thu 8/20

8:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

8:42 pm-11:15 am

2 stops24h 33m

$1,014

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/7

10:40 am-9:30 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

6:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,070

IncheonChicago

ICN - MDW

ICNMDW

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/14

7:00 pm-8:38 am

2 stops27h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/26

5:59 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$1,133

IncheonChicago

ICN - MDW

ICNMDW

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/20

2:30 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/27

9:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,140

IncheonChicago

ICN - MDW

ICNMDW

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/7

4:25 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop19h 21m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/28

9:20 am-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,146

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,023). 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 March 23, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from South Korea to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 March 14, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from South Korea to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from South Korea to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

The most flights from KR0 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from South Korea to Chicago delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between South Korea and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Korea to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Korea to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Korean Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and EVA Air can get you from South Korea to Chicago in just under 18h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 11m. There are 6533 mi between South Korea and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Korea to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $453. Users have also found prices from $474 and $774 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    While on average a flight from South Korea to Chicago is generally $1,434, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,004. When looking at the most popular route, (Incheon Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $854 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 $1,023). 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 6 airlines flying from South Korea to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$558Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$586Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$635Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$658Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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