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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Iceland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago to Iceland cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago to Iceland are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $646 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago to Iceland right now?

The cheapest fare from Chicago to Iceland in the last week was $418 round-trip, to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Iceland?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $472. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $774.

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Iceland?

Book your flights 7 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 30% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Iceland is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago?

All flights from Chicago to Iceland arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF). On average, round-trip fares are around $658.

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

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Iceland, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 7% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Iceland?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Iceland during the morning with average prices of $561. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $687.

Key details for Chicago to Iceland flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$417
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport

Your Chicago to Iceland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago to Iceland?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago to Iceland are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $527 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago to Iceland?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago to Iceland have ranged from $527 to $804.

  • What are the main airports serving Iceland?

    Flights to Iceland all arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Iceland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Icelandair
    • United Airlines

  • Where in Iceland can I fly nonstop from Chicago?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Chicago to Reykjavik.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago to Iceland?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Iceland average $658 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from $420
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from $556
    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) from $602

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Iceland?

    Flights from Chicago to Iceland take 6h 15m on average.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Iceland?

    On flights from Chicago to Iceland you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Iceland?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Iceland include:

    • Harpa
    • Laugardalsholl
    • The Settlement Exhibition: Reykjavík 871±2
    • Laugardalsvollur

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Iceland?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago to Iceland departs at 6:30 pm and the latest departs at 10:45 pm. Nonstop flights take about 6h 15m.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Iceland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 7 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 30% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 7% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Reykjavik, which is the most popular destination in Iceland. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Vik, Hofn and Keflavik.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Iceland. If you'd rather save money, the route from Chicago Midway Airport via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is usually the cheapest.
  • 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 3 airlines serving 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 10307 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

On time. Carry on and personal bag was accommodated on the plane. Entertainment was accessible without bringing own device. Whole can of juice was provided rather than a pour.

10.0 ExcellentMonyee, Sep 2026
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On time. Carry on and personal bag was accommodated on the plane. Entertainment was accessible without bringing own device. Whole can of juice was provided rather than a pour.

Price was crazy watch it if you Chan he your flight

On time, easy boarding. Anytime you sit in an economy seat, it’s uncomfortable. New plane and the bathrooms were in the galley at the back of the plane which seemed odd.

Terrible service - they don’t want to be there and bad food. Entertainment system in economy from the 2000s

No drink service but there was no N/A as an option to choose. Seats were extremely tight. I am under 5.5 and I bumped my knees have no idea how taller people could manage.

Flight delayed, last seat on the plane, no arrival Gate available due to the plane departing late

Kayak booked this flight with only 1h 20min layover in Chicago. This made it impossible for me and several other passengers to reach this flight. Moreover, the gate closed boarding in spite of several passengers still on their way without waiting even one more minute. However, the plane departed with 20min (!) delay, i.e., there would have been at least 15 min time to let the delayed passengers board without causing any delays. I complained and as a "thank you" the attendent booked us on the last (!) flight to Indianapolis ~7h later! Thankfully, I caught the spitefulness and the United customer line rebooked the flight to an earlier flight. Although I can't grade this particular flight since I never had a chance to take it, Kayak made the mistake of a too short layover and the crew at the gate was awful.

Flight did not have wifi service. It was experiencing technical difficulties. Definitely and old plane that needs updating.

This flight has a history of leaving late, however, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not delayed this day. The flight went smooth, except I was in a window seat and the wall and my feet were freezing. I found it difficult to sleep due to being so cold, I also was using 2 provided UAL blankets and could not get my feet warm. This was annoying, but I still made it there on time and safe.

United cancelled the flight after a 2 hour delay. The only choice was a 24 hour delay which was then 3 hours delayed.

Spacious and clean aircraft. Good food. Economy will always be squeezed but thankfully I had an aisle seat for stretching exercises. Good selection of movies, particularly Spike Lee joint.

Unfriendly, 8 hours delayed, no lounge access even flying business. Don’t fly Brussels

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

Crew was enthusiastic. Meal was surprisingly good. They came to give water very frequently. Negative that the seat reclining didn't work

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

The crew and the flight were excellent, the food might be better!

This was absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I came to Europe for a 2 week trip and the airline was probably the most disorganized airline I’ve ever seen in my life. They lost my luggage. I had tracking on it for just such an occasion and told them EXACTLY where it was in the terminal and they somehow failed to get it out on the flight that night, since we were leaving for Switzerland the next day there was no way they would get it to our hotel in time. Seriously, take another airline at any cost. It’s not worth whatever you pay…you’ll end up paying a lot more in the end. My medication is in the bag and I can’t get to it and don’t know how I will get it.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

Movies were old and third rate. Very poor on a seven hour flight. Food was OK but not business class caliber

Although the flight from JFK to Keflavik is not inexpensive, Iceland Air offers nothing but water, no soft drinks, to passengers without a charge. The seats are uncomfortable, there is no leg room, and there was no available internet to purchase.

Was hard to sleep, but other then that everything was good.

We got to the runway and had to go back to terminal to have plane worked on, which is fine, but the 40 minute connecting flight was already gone because of this delay and had to wait 5 hours to get on a different flight and only got a meal voucher which I didn’t see the email until after I had already ordered and paid for food. I feel I should be compensated.

Horrible. My dad was recently hospitalized and diagnosed with lymphoma and Icelandair refused to refund flight even though I had a letter from his physician.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

Our three ski bags did not arrive and are still not delivered, one full day later. With one ski bag not traceable at all. I would not fly Iceland Air again.

Great crew, bumpy landings, two-hour wait for baggage with no communication or explanation. Will not fly again!

Decent service - nice seats. Crew were not overly attentive but can’t complain overall for the money

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