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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Iceland

 
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

Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 26
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 6:40 amORD-KEF
6h 15mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 6:15 pmKEF-ORD
6h 50mnonstop
$330Icelandair
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Icelandair Logo
6:30 pm - 6:45 amORD-KEF
6h 15mnonstop
Icelandair Logo
4:30 pm - 5:20 pmKEF-ORD
6h 50mnonstop
$339Icelandair
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
Icelandair Logo
6:30 pm - 6:45 amORD-KEF
6h 15mnonstop
Icelandair Logo
4:30 pm - 5:20 pmKEF-ORD
6h 50mnonstop
$373Icelandair
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 13
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11:13 am - 8:15 amORD-KEF
16h 02m2 stops
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9:50 am - 10:11 pmKEF-ORD
17h 21m2 stops
Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 7
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 8:15 amORD-KEF
13h 15m1 stop
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9:30 am - 10:53 amKEF-ORD
30h 23m2 stops
$527Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
KLM Logo
1:08 pm - 6:20 amMDW-KEF
12h 12m1 stop
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9:30 am - 5:37 pmKEF-MDW
13h 07m1 stop
$554KLM
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 6:20 amMDW-KEF
15h 45m1 stop
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8:45 am - 6:35 pmKEF-MDW
14h 50m1 stop
$562Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 6:20 amMDW-KEF
14h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:25 am - 9:36 pmKEF-MDW
15h 11m2 stops
$566Delta
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
KLM Logo
1:00 pm - 6:20 amMDW-KEF
12h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:45 am - 6:36 pmKEF-MDW
14h 51m1 stop
$626KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 15
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8:39 am - 6:15 amMDW-KEF
15h 36m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 7:44 amKEF-MDW
20h 29m1 stop
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Iceland.

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Reykjavik, at $342 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 $342.

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 $1,469, 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 April, when tickets cost $606 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $785 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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Iceland, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$217
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport

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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $515 on average. Morning departures are around 45% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $745.

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 8864 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnita, Jul 2025ORD - CMH
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It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

Great experience on Icelandair flight from Newark to Amsterdam by way of Reykjavík. Courteous and professional staff. Food was solid. Service - outstanding. Cabin was a little warm.

Good service. No complementary food for international flight. WiFi kinda pricey. Got the job done for the right price.

Still one of my favorite airlines, but the entertainment options were a bit lacking. It didn't help that my screen didn't work on one of the legs of the trip.

The plane was very small and the aisle was so narrow that every time someone walked by they rubbed against me, so it was very uncomfortable.

Everything was good. Only issue comes from being vegan and flying. The food options are super limited.

Overall good for an economy fare. IMO the movie selection could be improved. Great that you can now connect bluetooth headphones to the entertainment system.

For a four hour flight, I was disappointed that everything was for purchase except for coffee, tea, or water. The disembarking in Iceland was so inefficient and time-consuming. We landed and stopped in the middle of the tarmac, had to disembark in the rain, and then squeeze into a bus which took us to the airport. Crazy! How does that work in winter?

Paid for a Premium seat...minimal recline, no footrest. Maybe slightly wider than a cheap economy seat. Zero chance of getting any rest on this plane

Seats in premier saga class were narrow and hard. Very uncomfortable for a 5-hour flight.

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