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Flight deals from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs132,895. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Reykjavik.Rs85,956 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs85,956, select.
Reykjavik.Rs88,455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,455, select.
Reykjavik.Rs98,778 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Chicago Rockford on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs98,778, select.
Reykjavik.Rs112,565 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Chicago Rockford on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,565, select.
Reykjavik.Rs120,003 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,003, select.
Reykjavik.Rs121,838 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,838, select.
Reykjavik.Rs126,384 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs126,384, select.
Reykjavik.Rs129,225 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs129,225, select.
Reykjavik.Rs129,377 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs129,377, select.
Reykjavik.Rs131,199 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,199, select.
Reykjavik.Rs131,398 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,398, select.
Reykjavik.Rs132,866 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs132,866, select.
Reykjavik.Rs133,872 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,872, select.
Reykjavik.Rs133,888 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,888, select.
Reykjavik.Rs133,898 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,898, select.
Reykjavik.Rs134,217 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,217, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from Rs129,225
Aug
from Rs85,956
Sep
from Rs88,455
Oct
from Rs98,778
Nov
from Rs112,565
Dec
from Rs121,838
Jan
from Rs120,003
Feb
from Rs126,384
Mar
from Rs131,398
Apr
from Rs134,265
May
from Rs131,199
Jun
from Rs134,217

Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik

Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Reykjavik below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Reykjavik Keflavik.

Reykjavik Domestic

1km from central Reykjavik
Closest
from Rs143,063
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Reykjavik Keflavik

37km from central Reykjavik
Cheapest
from Rs85,956
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Chicago to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs85,956
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time6 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineIcelandair
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik is Rs123,654. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik.
Icelandair, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik.
As of July 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reykjavik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Reykjavik Keflavik is Icelandair .

Travelling from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leaving from here.

  • The average time for a direct Chicago to Keflavik Airport flight is 6 hours 10 minutes.

  • Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Icelandair at 10:15pm. Choose the first ORD to KEF departure with Icelandair at 6:30pm if you want to get going earlier.

  • Your flight from Chicago to KEF won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leave from this terminal.

  • You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair. This popular airline operates services from ORD.

  • The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Flugfélag Íslands between ORD and KEF.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Flugfélag Íslands.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to KEF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Break up your flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and KEF include:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

    • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to KEF flight:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Keflavik Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Keflavik Airport (KEF)

Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik

  • Keflavik Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Keflavik Airport is Rs85,956. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs123,654. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Chicago to KEF, book your plane ticket two months before your planned departure.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Chicago to Keflavik Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Chicago to KEF by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Keflavik Airport (KEF), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to KEF plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.

  • December sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Keflavik Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Reykjavik

  • Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Keflavik Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Your Reykjavik trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.

Explore more of Iceland

  • Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.

  • Around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Reykjavik

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