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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 12:45 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 5:00 am.

The flight takes about 6h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport takes 6h 15m, covering 2,931 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from $526 to $798, with an average of $658 over the past 12 months. Anything below $526 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $658 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $420 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $658 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $69–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $457, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ice Rental 4x4
• Fair Car
• Budget
• Alamo
• Europcar

Flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $640 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $682, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Icelandair
• United Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 21m, compared with 9h 56m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 9h 59m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 5 hours ahead of Chicago (Greenwich Mean Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are Harpa, Laugardalsholl and The Settlement Exhibition: Reykjavík 871±2. These are among the most viewed places in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights:

• Icelandair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Icelandair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.