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Cheapest one-way

$ 369
Porter Airlines Tue, Sep 29

60% below next 30d avg. ($917)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 389
Icelandair Sat, Oct 31

62% below next 30d avg. ($1,019)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

6h 5m 7m faster than avg. (6h 12m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $369 , travelers can expect an average price of $917 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $389 . Flights typically take around 6h 12m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 6h 5m minutes. There are 17 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Reykjavik: Keflavík International Airport (KEF) , and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) . Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Keflavík International Airport (ORD-KEF) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 5d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Reykjavik over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $369 and round-trip from $389. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 7:30 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sat, Oct 31 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:30 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:20 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Icelandair
        $389 $573
        32% off
        32% off
        $573 $389
      • ORD 6:30 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Tue, Nov 10 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:30 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:20 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Icelandair
        $392 $573
        32% off
        32% off
        $573 $392
      • ORD 7:25 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Wed, Oct 21 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:30 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:20 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Icelandair
        $392 $573
        32% off
        32% off
        $573 $392
      • ORD 7:25 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Fri, Sep 25 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:25 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 | Icelandair
        $406
        28% off
        $573 $406
      • ORD 10:25 PM
        6h 5m
        Nonstop
        KEF 9:30 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Mon, Sep 21 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:25 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Icelandair
        $408
        28% off
        $573 $408
      • ORD 7:25 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sun, Sep 20 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:25 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 | Icelandair
        $408
        28% off
        $573 $408
      • ORD 7:25 PM
        6h 15m
        Nonstop
        KEF 6:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Tue, Oct 20 | Icelandair
        KEF 4:30 PM
        6h 50m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:20 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Icelandair
        $425
        26% off
        $573 $425
      • ORD 12:29 PM
        13h 31m
        1 stop
        KEF 7:00 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Mon, Oct 5 | Virgin Atlantic
        KEF 11:25 AM
        15h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:43 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Atlantic
        $402
        30% off
        $573 $402
      • ORD 6:00 PM
        10h 30m
        1 stop
        KEF 9:30 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Atlantic
        KEF 9:30 AM
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 | Virgin Atlantic
        $416
        27% off
        $573 $416
      • ORD 8:25 AM
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        KEF 7:00 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Atlantic
        KEF 11:25 AM
        15h 12m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:37 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Atlantic
        $435
        24% off
        $573 $435
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        REK 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        REK 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Reykjavik - Chicago | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 10:25 PM
        6h 5m
        Nonstop
        KEF 9:30 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sun, Oct 4 | Icelandair
        $470 $619
        24% off
        24% off
        $619 $470
      • ORD 10:25 PM
        6h 5m
        Nonstop
        KEF 9:30 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Fri, Oct 2 | Icelandair
        $470 $619
        24% off
        24% off
        $619 $470
      • MDW 11:45 AM
        16h
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Tue, Sep 29 | Porter Airlines
        $369 $619
        40% off
        40% off
        $619 $369
      • ORD 9:55 AM
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Tue, Sep 29 | Air Canada
        $374
        40% off
        $619 $374
      • ORD 8:40 PM
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Canada
        $383
        38% off
        $619 $383
      • ORD 9:55 AM
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sat, Oct 17 | Air Canada
        $408
        34% off
        $619 $408
      • MDW 11:45 AM
        16h
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Thu, Sep 24 | Porter Airlines
        $415
        33% off
        $619 $415
      • ORD 11:05 AM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        KEF 9:00 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Mon, Sep 21 | Air Canada
        $420
        32% off
        $619 $420
      • ORD 8:30 PM
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        KEF 7:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Wed, Sep 16 | American Airlines
        $426
        31% off
        $619 $426
      • ORD 8:30 PM
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        KEF 7:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Sun, Sep 20 | American Airlines
        $426
        31% off
        $619 $426
      • ORD 7:25 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        KEF 8:45 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Thu, Sep 24 | Air Canada
        $426
        31% off
        $619 $426
      • ORD 8:30 PM
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        KEF 7:40 AM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Fri, Sep 18 | American Airlines
        $429
        31% off
        $619 $429
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        REK 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Reykjavik | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Chicago to Reykjavik operate an average of 7 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 0.0% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Reykjavik flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Reykjavik are Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, and Air Canada, among 3 carriers on this route. Porter Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Icelandair logo Icelandair
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Reykjavik according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chicago to Reykjavik

The distance between Chicago and Reykjavik is approximately 4,753.16 km. It takes around 6 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $369
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $389
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 4,753.16 km
Average flight time 6 hours 12 minutes
Popular airline Icelandair
Frequency ～11/week
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Reykjavik route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reykjavik (CHI-REK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Porter Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $369 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDW to KEF on Tue, Sep 29), while Icelandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $389 departing on Sat, Oct 31 and returning on Thu, Nov 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Reykjavik with the following airlines, including: Icelandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 6 hours 12 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Reykjavik (REK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Reykjavik is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Chicago to Reykjavik. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Icelandair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FI852 (20:30) Air Canada: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AC3869 (22:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Reykjavik, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 29, with one-way flights priced at just $369.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Icelandair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Reykjavik travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik on September 24, 2026 with Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting at $315.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Reykjavik: Keflavík International Airport (KEF), and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Keflavík International Airport (ORD-KEF) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Reykjavik and Chicago is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Reykjavik is $917. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Reykjavik is $1,019. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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