What percentage of Chicago to Reykjavik flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 8.3% of flights from Chicago to Reykjavik were direct. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that travelers should anticipate layovers when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Reykjavik?

The median direct flight time from Chicago to Reykjavik is approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 4757 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 13 hours and 59 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when planning their trip.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has shown a frequent classification for good prices, indicating regular availability of deals.

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Chicago to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Chicago to Reykjavik connect at least once, with only 8.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Reykjavik takes about 13h 5m including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 4757 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $485, followed by September at $534, and November at $545. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Fares for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik typically range from $845–$1583, with a median of $1244. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Reykjavik

Regular price: $543 - $1,499

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik is $543 to $1499. The current lowest deal is $434 with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now $434

Low $543

High $1,499

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are cheapest in January, with a median price of $485. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1460. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $485

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,460

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Reykjavik

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$519

$493

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

$473

$493

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Austrian Airlines

$534

$526

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$487

$488

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$480

$488

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

$432

$502

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$669 → $434

35%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$674 → $465

31%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

$630 → $436

31%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$651 → $465

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Chicago - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Reykjavik are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in January, September, and November

Historically, the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are in January ($485), September ($534), and November ($545).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 13h 5m

The median flight time from Chicago to Reykjavik is 13 hours 5 minutes, with 2 stopovers typically.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 8.3% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights

Icelandair is a provider of direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Reykjavik.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights to Reykjavik from Chicago.

📍 ~41 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, offering robust infrastructure for northern Iceland.

📍 ~387 km from Reykjavik (approximately a 5-hour drive in good weather)

💸 Flights from ~$702

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Mar 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

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$3,511

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Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

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$1,744

Save $1,286

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Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,148

$1,744

Save $1,404

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Dec 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,093

$1,744

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Dec 02

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,046

$1,744

Save $1,302

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Dec 17

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,164

$1,744

Save $1,420

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Dec 12

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,114

$1,744

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Dec 16

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,186

$1,744

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Dec 16

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,157

$1,744

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Dec 05

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,064

$1,744

Save $1,320

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From ORD

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Dec 06

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,042

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Save $1,298

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From ORD

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Dec 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,101

$1,744

Save $1,357

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $677. Booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $769, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $1478. Planning ahead by at least a month can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Reykjavik is considered to be $845 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1244. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1583 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $845 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik are January, September, and November. January typically has a median price of $485, while September's median price is $534. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $545. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1244 for this route.

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Chicago to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

A typical journey from Chicago to Reykjavik takes about 13h 5m including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a distance of 4757 km.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Reykjavik

Regular price: $543 - $1,499

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik is $543 to $1499. The current lowest deal is $434 with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now $434

Low $543

High $1,499

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

January

Cheapest

Flights from $485

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,460

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Reykjavik

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$519

$493

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

$473

$493

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Austrian Airlines

$534

$526

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$487

$488

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$480

$488

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Reykjavik

Chicago (ORD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

$432

$502

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$669 → $434

35%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$674 → $465

31%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

$630 → $436

31%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$651 → $465

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Chicago - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Reykjavik are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in January, September, and November

Historically, the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are in January ($485), September ($534), and November ($545).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 13h 5m

The median flight time from Chicago to Reykjavik is 13 hours 5 minutes, with 2 stopovers typically.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 8.3% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights

Icelandair is a provider of direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from Chicago to Reykjavik.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is a good option for flights to Reykjavik from Chicago.

📍 ~41 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, offering robust infrastructure for northern Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,101

$1,744

Save $1,357

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Reykjavik

Chicago to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Chicago - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in January, September, and November

Median flight time is 13h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Icelandair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How early should I book Chicago to Reykjavik flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Reykjavik?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reykjavik?

What percentage of Chicago to Reykjavik flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Reykjavik?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik?

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More routes from Chicago

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

Chicago to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik

Chicago - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Cheapest flights in January, September, and November

Median flight time is 13h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Icelandair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How early should I book Chicago to Reykjavik flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Reykjavik?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reykjavik?