Statistics on Chicago-South Korea flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Korea from Chicago
The average price to go to South Korea from Chicago is $ 1849 (round trip). It varies from $ 1742 (Busan) to $ 1954 (Seoul) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-South Korea flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Seoul and Busan.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | $ 1954 | february, march, april (the cheapest), september, october | 9 to 10 months | Flight price Chicago-Seoul |
| Busan | $ 1742 | april, september, october, november (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Busan |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-South Korea month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1820 to $ 1854 | fair price |
| February | $ 1755 | good price |
| March | $ 1717 to $ 1727 | fair price |
| April | $ 1482 to $ 1689 | good price |
| May | $ 1791 to $ 1897 | fair price |
| June | $ 2040 to $ 2284 | high price |
| July | $ 2370 to $ 2394 | very high price |
| August | $ 1937 to $ 2300 | high price |
| September | $ 1466 to $ 1736 | good price |
| October | $ 1450 to $ 1727 | good price |
| November | $ 1382 to $ 1919 | fair price |
| December | $ 1823 to $ 2153 | fair price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60065 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Korea from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Korea from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Seoul in South Korea
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Seoul is $ 1954. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Seoul flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Seoul in South Korea in april to get the best price ($ 1689, saving $ 265 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1954). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2394, which is $ 441 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Seoul and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Busan in South Korea
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Busan is $ 1742. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Busan flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Busan in South Korea in november to get the best price ($ 1382, saving $ 361 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1742). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2370, which is $ 628 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Busan and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-South Korea
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Seoul | 01-12 to 05-12-2024 | $ 955 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 03-12 to 07-12-2024 | $ 955 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 09-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 934 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Seoul | 05-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 770 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 19-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 942 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Seoul | 11-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 934 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 17-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Seoul | 02-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 933 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 11-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 990 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Seoul | 02-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 951 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Korea (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Seoul
The price of tickets to Seoul fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Seoul, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Seoul page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Seoul in South Korea 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1735 , which is $ 220 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 514 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Seoul flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Busan
The price of tickets to Busan fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Busan, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Busan page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Busan in South Korea 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1612 , which is $ 131 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 131 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Busan flight ticket and other statistics