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$424+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Seoul (SEL)

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ORD — SEL
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Seoul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Seoul flight deals. Data was 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
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From Illinois to Seoul (SEL)
One-way flight from Illinois 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 Illinois to Seoul (SEL).
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:05 amSTL - ICN
1 stop31h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2712:45 pmICN - STL
1 stop19h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$993
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:07 pmSTL - ICN
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/276:50 pmICN - STL
2 stops28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,051
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:30 amSTL - ICN
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Sun 10/268:05 pmICN - STL
2 stops18h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,060
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/163:17 pmSTL - ICN
1 stop37h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/198:35 pmICN - STL
1 stop17h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,083
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 Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:55 pmSTL - ICN
1 stop37h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/178:35 pmICN - STL
1 stop17h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,161
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
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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 Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:05 pmSTL - ICN
2 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Fri 9/196:00 pmICN - STL
1 stop39h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,178
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:30 amSTL - ICN
2 stops22h 15mWestJet
Sat 6/218:45 pmICN - STL
2 stops26h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/30$1,221

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to Seoul that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Seoul

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Price

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

St. LouisIncheon

STL - ICN

STLICN

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/7

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 7/16

4:50 pm-4:54 am

1 stop26h 04m

$1,160

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

St. LouisIncheon

STL - ICN

STLICN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/11

6:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 6/21

8:45 pm-9:43 am

2 stops26h 58m

$1,221

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Seoul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 USIL to SEL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Seoul, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $425. Users have also found prices from $453 and $503 on WestJet and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Seoul from Illinois, 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 Illinois to Seoul?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Seoul is generally $2,020, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $447. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Incheon Intl), you can expect to pay $821 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Seoul (average of $1,001). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Seoul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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$895Average$1,049FlexibilityNo 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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