Flights from Chicago to Reykjavik
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Compare Chicago to Reykjavik flights across 800+ airlines for the lowest fare. Cheapest month: October; peak: September (about +52%). Travel authorization required (ESTA-style) (Iceland).
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★ Cheapest: $341 on Sat, Oct 3 · LH
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Price calendar — Chicago to Reykjavik
Month-by-month lowest fares. Green = cheapest dates.
Airlines flying Chicago to Reykjavik
IcelandairApproximate: $339-$650 round-trip economy; Saga Premium $900-$2,000
Direct · 5h 45m eastbound (ORD→KEF) / 6h 50m westbound (KEF→ORD)
United AirlinesApproximate: $400-$700 round-trip economy, highest in June-August
Direct · 5h 40m eastbound / 6h 45m westbound
Delta Air LinesApproximate: $450-$800 round-trip economy
Direct · 9h 30m-11h total with a 1.5-2 hour connection
American AirlinesApproximate: $430-$780 round-trip economy
Direct · 10h-12h total with connection
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Iceland essentials
🟢 Visa-free for US passport holders
Visa-free for US passports up to 90 days; ETIAS pre-screening begins late 2026
Full Reykjavik visa guide →🆘 Emergency
112
💱 Currency
Icelandic Króna (kr)
🕐 Time zone
UTC+0
🗣️ Language
Icelandic
🔌 Plugs
Type C/F · 230V
🚗 Driving
Right side
💡 Tipping
Not expected
📞 Dial code
+354
Entry rules can change — always confirm with official sources before booking.
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Flight delayed or cancelled?
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Chicago to Reykjavik — frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chicago to Reykjavik?+
Fares start around $341 round-trip, ranging up to about $625 in peak periods. Prices update daily across 800+ airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly Chicago to Reykjavik?+
October typically has the lowest fares, while September is the most expensive (around +52%).
Do US citizens need a visa for Iceland?+
Travel authorization required (ESTA-style) for stays up to 90 days. ETIAS authorization expected to be required for the Schengen Area; visa-free for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
What currency is used in Iceland?+
The Icelandic Króna (ISK, kr). The emergency number is 112.
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