A stunning aerial view of Hallgrímskirkja and the cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland at daytime. — flights from Chicago to Reykjavik
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Flights from Chicago to Reykjavík

Nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík (KEF) take about 6h 24m (4,725 km). Icelandair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $462 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Reykjavík

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning aerial view of Hallgrímskirkja and the cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland at daytime. — arriving in Reykjavík

Airport transfer

KEF → Reykjavik, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chicago O'Hare →3 lounges at Chicago O'Hare AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresKEF to Reykjavik: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Reykjavík →1 drop-off point, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Chicago to Reykjavík

Carriers on ORD–KEF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Icelandairnonstop fare seen

Chicago to Reykjavík fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $462 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $418. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$50326 Oct 2026 · Icelandair—
Nov 2026$47516 Nov 2026 · Icelandair—
Dec 2026$5064 Dec 2026 · Icelandair$477 · 3 stops4 Dec 2026
Feb 2027$46224 Feb 2027 · Icelandair$418 · 2 stops24 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $418 in February 2027, against $475 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chicago to Reykjavík, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Reykjavík flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Reykjavík?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík (KEF) takes about 6h 24m, covering 4,725 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chicago from Reykjavík by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Keflavik International Airport is 4,725 km (2,936 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Reykjavík?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ORD–KEF route include Icelandair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Reykjavík cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–KEF was $462 USD with Icelandair (nonstop), departing 24 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Reykjavík?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $418 one-way, against $503 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Chicago to Reykjavík?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $418 with 2 stops against $462 nonstop, a saving of $44. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Reykjavík?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Reykjavík visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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