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      Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 13,400. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Seoul.R 6,590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,590, select.
      Seoul.R 6,755 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,755, select.
      Seoul.R 7,519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,519, select.
      Seoul.R 7,921 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,921, select.
      Seoul.R 8,750 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,750, select.
      Seoul.R 8,946 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,946, select.
      Seoul.R 9,120 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,120, select.
      Seoul.R 10,035 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,035, select.
      Seoul.R 10,511 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,511, select.
      Seoul.R 10,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,607, select.
      Seoul.R 11,286 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,286, select.
      Seoul.R 11,640 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,640, select.
      Seoul.R 15,714 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound direct flight with Korean Air departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,714, select.
      Seoul.R 16,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound direct flight with Korean Air departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,058, select.
      Seoul.R 16,134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound direct flight with Korean Air departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,134, select.
      Seoul.R 16,140 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound direct flight with Korean Air departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,140, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Jul
      from R 8,750
      Aug
      from R 6,590
      Sep
      from R 7,519
      Oct
      from R 6,755
      Nov
      from R 7,921
      Dec
      from R 9,120
      Jan
      from R 10,511
      Feb
      from R 10,607
      Mar
      from R 10,035
      Apr
      from R 8,946
      May
      from R 11,640
      Jun
      from R 11,286

      Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul

      Alternative Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Gimpo International

      17km from central Seoul
      Closest
      from R 7,230
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      Incheon International

      48km from central Seoul
      Cheapest
      from R 6,590
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      Chicago to Seoul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 6,590
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time14 hrs, 45 mins
      Most popular airlineDelta
      Average flights per week64

      Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul is R 13,400. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      14 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul.
      Delta and Korean Air fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul.
      As of July 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Seoul is usually August.
      If you're flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 47.9 km away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from R 13,400.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul on Monday, 24 August 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 45 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seoul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Seoul.

      Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seoul: what you need to know

      • Approximately 12 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul.

      • Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Chicago, where Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located. Seoul observes the UTC+9 timezone.

      • The busiest route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. Korean Air offers a 11:05 departure between ORD and ICN.

      • For a relaxed start to your ORD to Seoul flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

      • You can book a direct Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul ticket. Start your trip at ORD and land at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

      • Book your favourite seat with Korean Air. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul.

      • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from ORD to Seoul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

        • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

        • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

        • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

      • ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

      • Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:

      • 70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seoul

      • R 6,590 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul flight. A return ticket right now is R 13,400. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

      • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ORD to Seoul.

      • The best month for scoring cheap Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

      • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ORD to Seoul.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul.

      Airports in Seoul

      Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

      • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

      • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:

      • Booking your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your flight from ORD to Seoul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

      Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

      • After your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

      • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.

      • Following your ORD to Seoul flight, settle in at a hotel close to GMP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

      • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Seoul

      • It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul. January is the busiest month for a trip to Seoul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.

      • Book a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

      More about Seoul

      • Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul, browse our range of accommodation options including:

      • Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Seoul travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at N Seoul Tower.

      Explore more of South Korea

      • Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Korea you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a trip to Busan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.

      • Around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another favourite stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Seoul

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.