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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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ICN — CHI
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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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 May 6, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/127:35 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 10/228:00 am
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop19h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,142
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:20 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop16h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:52 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop20h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,143
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/171:20 am
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/17:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,225
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 9/1012:00 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop22h 45m
EVA Air
Tue 9/1512:30 am
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop20h 30m
EVA Air
Deal found 5/1$1,230
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/91:20 am
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/167:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,235
This YBTour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 YBTour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/311:45 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/247:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,237
This YBTour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 YBTour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1511:45 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/227:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/811:45 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/197:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:25 am
ICN
-
ORD
3 stops41h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/164:15 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:30 pm
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/137:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,242
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/71:20 am
ICN
-
ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/277:20 pm
ORD
-
ICN
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,246
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:55 pm
GMP
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ORD
1 stop26h 45m
ANA
Thu 10/295:35 pm
ORD
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GMP
1 stop38h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/5$1,263

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 May 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,101
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,244

Good one-way deal

$1,368 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. 2% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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 May 6, 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

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Sat 10/17

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/21

7:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,313

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Tue 6/16

4:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,432

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Wed 7/22

8:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

7:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,438

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/9

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/18

4:48 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 17m

$1,443

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/26

11:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

8:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,463

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/10

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$1,484

BusanChicago

PUS - ORD

PUSORD

Busan Gimhae

Wed 10/14

2:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

4:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

$1,541

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Tue 8/11

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

7:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,558

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Sun 9/13

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

7:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,567

IncheonChicago

ICN - ORD

ICNORD

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/14

3:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,571

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Best time to book a flight from South Korea to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Korea to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Korea to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from South Korea to Chicago is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $117). Flying from South Korea to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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 May 6, 2026.

When flying from South Korea to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 6, 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 93 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 Friday 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 May 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andAlaska 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.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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!!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific can get you from South Korea to Chicago in just under 27h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 50m. 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 Southern / Mokulele. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $93 and $96 on United Airlines and American 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 $1,851, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,094. When looking at the most popular route, (Incheon Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $1,235 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 $117). Flying from South Korea to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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 4 airlines flying from South Korea to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$586Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$857Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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