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$424+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL)

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CHI — SEL
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Seoul are usually found in January or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,121
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$425
(WhyPayMore)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,567

Good round-trip deal

$879 or less

Good one-way deal

$531 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Seoul (SEL) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Seoul (SEL) flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL)
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seoul (SEL).

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:30 amORD - GMP
1 stop28h 45mEVA Air
Tue 9/237:15 pmGMP - ORD
1 stop39h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,121
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:30 amORD - ICN
1 stop20h 00mEVA Air
Fri 11/711:40 amICN - ORD
1 stop22h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,158
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/54:00 pmORD - ICN
1 stop37h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/223:10 pmICN - ORD
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:59 pmORD - ICN
2 stops55h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/210:05 pmICN - ORD
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,166
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2411:25 amORD - ICN
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/810:20 amICN - ORD
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,169
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:55 pmORD - ICN
1 stop42h 45mLOT
Sat 1/241:25 pmICN - ORD
1 stop45h 35mLOT
Deal found 4/30$1,222
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:40 pmORD - ICN
2 stops39h 05mWestJet
Sun 9/218:45 pmICN - ORD
1 stop33h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$1,235
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:08 pmORD - ICN
2 stops29h 57mAir Canada
Mon 9/157:05 pmICN - ORD
2 stops26h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,258
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:57 pmORD - ICN
2 stops28h 23mFinnair
Sun 9/79:50 pmICN - ORD
2 stops45h 28mFinnair
Deal found 4/30$1,273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:30 amORD - GMP
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/292:25 pmGMP - ORD
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:20 pmMDW - ICN
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/198:45 pmICN - MDW
2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,410
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:20 amMDW - ICN
2 stops19h 25mWestJet
Thu 9/188:45 pmICN - MDW
2 stops27h 06mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$1,556

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Seoul 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Seoul that are best for you.

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ChicagoSeoul

ORD - GMP

ORDGMP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

12:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 9/23

7:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 30m

$1,121

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

12:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 9/27

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,159

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

4:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 7/22

3:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$1,162

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops55h 06m

Incheon Intl

Mon 6/2

10:05 pm-6:42 am

1 stop22h 37m

$1,166

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

11:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/8

10:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,169

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

1:40 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sun 9/21

8:45 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop33h 58m

$1,235

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

8:08 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops29h 57m

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/15

7:05 pm-8:01 am

2 stops26h 56m

$1,258

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

4:57 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 23m

Incheon Intl

Sun 9/7

9:50 pm-5:18 am

2 stops45h 28m

$1,273

ChicagoIncheon

ORD - ICN

ORDICN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops36h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/24

4:45 pm-8:54 pm

3 stops42h 09m

$1,355

ChicagoIncheon

MDW - ICN

MDWICN

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/12

5:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Incheon Intl

Thu 6/19

8:45 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,410

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Seoul in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Seoul flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Seoul flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Seoul flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Seoul flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Seoul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Seoul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seoul from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Seoul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Seoul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Chicago to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 CHI to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Seoul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Seoul. 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 1, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SEL 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).

Rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Chicago to Seoul to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Seoul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Seoul round-trip?

    EVA Air, at $1,121, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Seoul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific. EVA Air is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $425. WestJet flights start at $453 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $503 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Seoul?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Seoul?

    Before booking your flight to Seoul from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (86%), Korean Air (76%), Atlas Air( 11%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Seoul?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,020 for a flight from Chicago to Seoul. The cheapest flight overall is $447 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Incheon Intl) is currently priced at $821.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Seoul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Seoul 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 Chicago to Seoul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Chicago to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Seoul. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$805Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$848Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$891Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$906Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,059Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
FinnairCheapest$1,110Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$1,156Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,271Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,519Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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