Direct flights from Reykjavík to Chicago KEF → ORD
Icelandair and United Airlines fly nonstop from Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 6h 33m and covers 2,936 miles (4,725 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $653, with recent bookable fares from $625. Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 29 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 130 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in December rather than August typically saves $162 on KEF → ORD.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 6 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $34 less than 6–9 nights.
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Departure Schedule typical week
Typical weekly schedule · 21 flights per week (~3 per day) · Updated 51d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Yes, Icelandair and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago (ORD).
Which airlines fly direct from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Icelandair, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Reykjavík to Chicago.
How long is the flight from Reykjavík to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Reykjavík to Chicago takes ~6h 33m (approximately 4725 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Nonstop flights from Reykjavík to Chicago operate multiple daily — 21 flights per week (~3 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Direct flights from Reykjavík to Chicago operate every day of the week. Icelandair flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Round-trip flights from Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago (ORD) start at $617, with a typical fare around $653. Based on 130 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Across the 6 departure months we currently track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Reykjavík to Chicago, with typical fares around $620 — versus about $782 in August 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Reykjavík to Chicago?
Typical round-trip fares from Reykjavík (KEF) to Chicago (ORD) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $654, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $620, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $645. Medians from 130 recent fare combinations.
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