$404 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Iceland

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Book Cheap Chicago to Iceland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Iceland

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 6:40 am
ORD
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KEF
6h 15mnonstop
Icelandair Logo
4:25 pm - 6:15 pm
KEF
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ORD
6h 50mnonstop
$506Icelandair
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 6:40 am
ORD
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KEF
6h 15mnonstop
Icelandair Logo
4:25 pm - 6:15 pm
KEF
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ORD
6h 50mnonstop
$507Icelandair
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 6:40 am
ORD
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KEF
6h 15mnonstop
Icelandair Logo
7:45 pm - 9:25 pm
KEF
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ORD
6h 40mnonstop
$522Icelandair
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 21
Delta Logo
9:23 am - 7:40 am
MDW
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KEF
17h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:45 am - 12:42 pm
KEF
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MDW
8h 57m
1 stop
$854Delta
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 9:30 am
MDW
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KEF
17h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:45 am - 4:12 pm
KEF
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MDW
12h 27m
2 stops
$858Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
KLM Logo
5:59 pm - 7:40 am
MDW
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KEF
8h 41m
1 stop
KLM Logo
8:45 am - 6:31 pm
KEF
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MDW
14h 46m
1 stop
$874KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:35 am - 7:40 am
MDW
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KEF
16h 05m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:45 am - 9:46 pm
KEF
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MDW
18h 01m
2 stops
$878Virgin Atlantic
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:10 am
MDW
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KEF
10h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
KEF
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MDW
10h 00m
1 stop
$882Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
KLM Logo
9:22 am - 7:00 am
MDW
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KEF
16h 38m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:30 am - 5:56 pm
KEF
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MDW
13h 26m
1 stop
$884KLM
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:25 am
MDW
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KEF
12h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 6:55 am
KEF
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MDW
18h 45m
1 stop
$892Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Iceland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Iceland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Iceland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Reykjavik, at $444 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $444.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $501 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $633.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Iceland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $697, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Iceland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Iceland is January, when tickets cost $402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $720 and $720 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Iceland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Iceland, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Iceland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Iceland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Iceland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$404
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Reykjavik

FAQs - booking Iceland flights

  • If I'm going to fly from Chicago to Iceland, will I need a passport and what type of visa will I need?

    The country of Iceland requires that visitors have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond their planned departure date from the country. It's important to make sure that your passport has at least two blank pages as well. If you are traveling as a tourist when you head to Iceland and you do not plan on staying in the country for more than 90 days, you will not need a visa to travel there.

  • After I land at Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport, what type of public transportation options will be available to me to get me to downtown Reykjavik?

    Flybus Iceland offers a dedicated airport bus that makes the trip from the airport to downtown in around 45min. The cost of the trip is around 1494 ISK (11.50 USD).

  • If I'm bringing my children on my trip to Iceland and I am going to rent a car, what are the car seat laws in Iceland?

    In Iceland, children that are less than 4'9" tall cannot sit in the front seat of a vehicle that has an active airbag. If a child is less than 4'4" tall, they need to ride in a car safety seat that is appropriate for both their size and age.

  • If I would like to travel to the very popular destination of the south coast of Iceland and towns such as Vik, what is the best way for me to get there?

    Once you have completed your nonstop flight from Chicago O' Hare International Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport, there is a bus service that makes the trip in around 5h 45min for a cost of about 11042 ISK (85 USD). It's important to remember that you will be changing buses in the city Selfoss.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Iceland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Iceland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Iceland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Iceland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Iceland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Iceland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Iceland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Iceland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Iceland

  • When you fly from Chicago to Iceland, it is important to note that the only airport in Chicago that offers nonstop service is Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • You can skip the hassle of driving from downtown Chicago to Chicago O' Hare International Airport by taking the Blue Line subway offered by the Chicago Transit Authority. The trip takes roughly 42min and costs about 3.50 USD.
  • Since Icelandair offers a nonstop flight from Chicago O' Hare International Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport (KEF), passengers on these flights can utilize the Air France / KLM lounge in Terminal 5 of Chicago O' Hare International Airport.
  • If you're looking for a way to revitalize yourself after a long flight to Iceland, Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport offers shower facilities in the South Building of the airport on the first floor.
  • If you plan on driving yourself to Chicago O' Hare International Airport and want to keep your car at the airport for more than 30 days, it is important to let the parking garage office know this because otherwise, they may consider the vehicle abandoned and may have it towed.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Iceland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Iceland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9556 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2026
ORD - BRU
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The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Efficient boarding and early departure. Very smooth flight. Early arrival in ATL. Great flight.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Iceland Air severely damaged a checked bag. Additionally, the gate agent caused issues for many passengers who had standard-sized onboard bags that would have passed inspection by any other airline.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

They had a 4 hour delay and left my luggage in Iceland and it didn’t arrive in Portland until 11/1

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Iceland

Cabin classes available on flights to Iceland. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.