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Today’s best flight deals from Reykjavik to Chicago

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October 2 - October 10

Cheapest
Best

KEF - Chicago

$544

$586

Round trip

October 2 - October 9

Best

KEF - Chicago

$559

$596

Round trip

November 14 - November 21

Best

KEF - Chicago

$538

$600

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November 14 - November 20

Best

KEF - Chicago

$537

$600

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August 2 - August 8

Best
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KEF - Chicago

$567

$601

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August 9 - August 15

Best

KEF - Chicago

$571

$601

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October 15 - October 26

Best

KEF - Chicago

$556

$605

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October 1 - October 11

Best

KEF - Chicago

$535

$605

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October 20 - October 23

Best

KEF - Chicago

$603

$605

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October 7 - October 14

Best

KEF - Chicago

$574

$605

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Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

For flights from Reykjavik to Chicago, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. Specifically, 41.4% of recent fares are direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago. When itineraries do include connections, most involve two stopovers.
When considering cheap flights from Reykjavik to Chicago, you'll find that fares typically range from $613 to $857, with a median of $710. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
A typical journey from Reykjavik to Chicago takes approximately 16h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this long-haul route.
The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago is typically in September, with a median fare of $583. Other affordable months include November, with a median of $614, and October, with a median of $618. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Chicago

Regular price: $449 - $1,065

Prices for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago is between $449 and $1065. The current lowest deal is $586 with Icelandair, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 10.

now $586

Low $449

High $1,065

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago is September, with a median price of $583. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1021. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $583

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,021

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Direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Chicago

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$595

$781

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$568

$651

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$536

$649

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$569

$649

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$600

$784

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Icelandair

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$591

$754

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$890  →  $610

31%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$883  →  $607

31%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$883  →  $607

31%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$860  →  $607

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Reykjavik - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Reykjavik to Chicago are near the typical level, with a median price of $710.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago, with a median price of $583.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 40m

Flights from Reykjavik to Chicago typically take 16h 40m, covering a long-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights

Icelandair is a direct airline option for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in September for better prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices for this route at $583.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Fly from Keflavík International to Chicago for potentially the cheapest flights from Reykjavik.

📍 ~38 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$586

Reykjavík (RKV)

Consider Reykjavík Airport for flights to Chicago, offering another departure option from the city.

📍 ~2 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1227

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~20 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$586

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient option for reaching the Chicago area.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides an alternative arrival point for the Chicago region.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$779

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options, but travel time can be affected by heavy traffic.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$886

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago, with easier security and parking.

📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$856

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$803

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service levels and less congestion.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$921

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service, but has significant distance from Chicago and limited flight frequency.

📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$878

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from Reykjavik to Chicago at least 60 days in advance typically yields the best prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $691. In contrast, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure were significantly higher, averaging $877. This suggests that planning ahead can result in substantial savings on this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago is considered to be $613 or less. The median price for this route was $710. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed fares being $857 or less. This threshold of $613 represents the lower quartile of prices observed.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago, with a median price of $583. November and October also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $614 and $618 respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $710, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.