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Wed, Jul 22
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£357
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Tue, Jul 21
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£365
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£398
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Wed, Jul 22
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£420
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£427
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Fri, Jul 24
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£433
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
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£1,031
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£1,068
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£1,072
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Chicago ORDSeoul ICN
£1,130
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,149
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights to Seoul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£357

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,754

Cheapest round-trip

£1,031

Average round-trip

£1,232

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Seoul airports to the city center

Fastest options: AREX Express Train (ICN), KTX (ICN). Best value: AREX All-Stop Train, airport limousine buses.

Seoul is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies 52 km west of central Seoul and handles most international flights. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is located 18 km west of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes along with some regional international flights. Transport options include express trains, metro lines, airport limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

43 min

₩9,500; non-stop express service

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Seoul Station

58-66 min

₩4,150 – ₩4,750; varies by destination station

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

₩15,000 – ₩18,000; varies by route and destination

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

50-80 min

₩65,000 – ₩100,000; metered; toll fees extra

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

₩1,400 – ₩1,650; T-money card fare

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick and affordable

20-25 min

₩1,450 – ₩1,850; all-stop service only

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to KTX

30-60 min

₩7,000 – ₩9,000; varies by route

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Gangnam area

25-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩40,000; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in KRW (₩9,500 ≈ $7 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • T-money transportation cards are accepted on AREX All-Stop trains, Seoul Metro, and buses with discounted fares.
  • AREX Express Train requires a separate ticket and does not accept T-money cards.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expressway tolls are charged separately. Traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Seoul

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Incheon International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10530 km
Worth visiting
Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea - N Seoul Tower - Songdo

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Seoul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Korean Air
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Korean AirKALKEYes
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Seoul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-5°C
February4°C-2°C
March11°C2°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C18°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September26°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December2°C-3°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
-5°C
January
Sunny days
292
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
17%
31°C23°C
11 Jul
20%
31°C24°C
Sunday
5 Jul
36%
33°C23°C
12 Jul
40%
34°C26°C
Monday
6 Jul
82%
29°C24°C
13 Jul
82%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
80%
31°C23°C
14 Jul
93%
26°C21°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
92%
27°C22°C
15 Jul
17%
28°C20°C
Thursday
9 Jul
84%
28°C22°C
16 Jul
29°C20°C
Friday
10 Jul
66%
28°C24°C
17 Jul
61%
28°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Seoul. Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The distance between Chicago and Seoul is 10530 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Frontier Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Chicago and Seoul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, N Seoul Tower, and Songdo.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Seoul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Seoul takes around 14 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Seoul?
The flight distance between Chicago and Seoul is 10530 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Seoul?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Seoul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, Shanghai, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Muskegon County.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Seoul?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Seoul with Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Frontier Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Seoul?
What flights operate between Chicago and Seoul?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Seoul depart?
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What time do flights between Chicago and Seoul depart?
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