What percentage of Reykjavik to Chicago flights are direct?

Historically, 43.1% of flights from Reykjavik to Chicago have been direct. This means that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stopover. For flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Chicago?

The direct flight from Reykjavik to Chicago typically takes approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 4735 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Reykjavik to Chicago have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable deals. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when planning their trips, based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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Reykjavik to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

A meaningful share of recent fares from Reykjavik to Chicago are non-stop, with the remaining itineraries typically connecting twice. Specifically, 43.1% of flights are direct, offering a more streamlined travel experience. For those seeking cheap flights from Reykjavik to Chicago, understanding this mix of direct and connecting options is key to planning.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago, you'll find that September offers the lowest median fares at $583. Following closely, November presents a median fare of $614, and October is also a cost-effective option with a median of $618. These months represent the best opportunities for more affordable travel.

A typical journey from Reykjavik to Chicago takes approximately 16h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route, which spans a distance of 4735 kilometers. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median time accounts for the full travel experience from origin to destination.

Fares for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago typically range from $606 to $851, with a median of $698. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Chicago

Regular price: $416 - $1,054

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 $416 and $1054. The current lowest deal is $549 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 10-Oct 23.

now $549

Low $416

High $1,054

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 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Chicago

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$591

$630

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$728

$631

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$805

$701

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$728

$615

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$632

$631

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

$915

$810

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

$829 → $616

26%

3 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 24

$826 → $618

25%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

$821 → $618

25%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$814 → $616

24%

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Reykjavik - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Reykjavik to Chicago have been around $549, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 16h 40m long.

The median flight duration from Reykjavik to Chicago is 16 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.1% of recent flights are direct.

43.1% of recent flights from Reykjavik to Chicago are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Icelandair is an airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago appear frequently, with good prices available 3% of the time.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~50 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$586

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$586

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail; travel time can be affected by heavy traffic on the I-94 corridor).

💸 Flights from ~$886

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from Reykjavik to Chicago 60+ days in advance typically offers the best value, with an average price of $691. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $877. For those booking within 14-27 days, the average price is around $770. Across the trailing 90 days, the optimal booking window has consistently been more than two months prior to travel.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago is considered to be around $606 or less. The median price for this route has been $698. Travelers can expect to pay up to $851 for flights on the higher end of the price spectrum. Aiming for a price at or below $606 generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago, with a median price of $583. November also offers good value, showing a median price of $614. October follows closely with a median price of $618. These months generally present better prices compared to the annual median of $698 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Reykjavik to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Chicago

Regular price: $416 - $1,054

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 $416 and $1054. The current lowest deal is $549 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 10-Oct 23.

now $549

Low $416

High $1,054

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

September

Cheapest

Flights from $583

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,021

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Chicago

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$591

$630

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$728

$631

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$805

$701

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$728

$615

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

Icelandair

$632

$631

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

KEF - Chicago

Reykjavik (KEF) - Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines

$915

$810

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

$829 → $616

26%

3 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 24

$826 → $618

25%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

$821 → $618

25%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$814 → $616

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Reykjavik - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Reykjavik to Chicago have been around $549, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 16h 40m long.

The median flight duration from Reykjavik to Chicago is 16 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.1% of recent flights are direct.

43.1% of recent flights from Reykjavik to Chicago are direct, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Icelandair is an airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago appear frequently, with good prices available 3% of the time.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~50 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$586

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$586

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.

Chicago, United States

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$2,945

$1,662

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Reykjavik to Chicago

Reykjavik to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Reykjavik - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 16h 40m long.

43.1% of recent flights are direct.

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago?

How much should a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago?

What percentage of Reykjavik to Chicago flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Chicago?

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

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Reykjavik to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Reykjavik to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Direct flights from Reykjavik to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Reykjavik to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago

Reykjavik - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 16h 40m long.

43.1% of recent flights are direct.

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Reykjavik main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Aug 21

Oct 16

Oct 16

Aug 21

Aug 21

Aug 21

Aug 21

Aug 21

Aug 21

Aug 21

Oct 14

Sep 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago?

How much should a flight from Reykjavik to Chicago cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik to Chicago?