Direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)

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United States

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Reykjavik (Keflavik)

Iceland

Iceland

KEF

Keflavík International Airport

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Distance
2,934 miles  ·  (4,722 km)
Flight time
6 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • Icelandair
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 757-200

Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik) Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik). The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to KEF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Reykjavik (Keflavik)

What is the best time to visit Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

🥶 🌨️  Polar / Tundra

The winters in Reykjavik (Keflavik) are cold, with average temperatures usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes dropping to -30°C (-22°F). Summers are short and mild. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife.

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The best time to visit is during the summer months, when you can enjoy abundant daylight and sunshine. For snow and ice enthusiasts, this destination offers year-round snow, though winters can be particularly cold and dark.

Airlines flying from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Reykjavik (Keflavik) KEF. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Icelandair
Icelandair flight schedulefrom Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)

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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
United Airlines flights start in May
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Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik) Flights

Flights from ORD to KEF are operated 9 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 18:30 - 22:45. The earliest flight departs at 18:30, the last flight departs at 22:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik) takes 6 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Reykjavik (Keflavik) is 2,934 miles (or 4,722 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

There are 2 airports in Reykjavik (Keflavik): Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Airport (RKV).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to KEF?

There are 9 flights per week flying from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik) (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

6 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik).

How far is Reykjavik (Keflavik) from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik) is 2,934 miles (4,722 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to KEF airport?

Icelandair and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik).

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik).

What classes are available from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik):

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 757-200

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

The earliest flight departs at 18:30 from Chicago and arrives at 06:45 at Reykjavik (Keflavik).

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Reykjavik (Keflavik)?

The latest flight departs at 22:45 from Chicago and arrives at 10:00 at Reykjavik (Keflavik).

Popular flights from Chicago via Reykjavik (Keflavik)

Non-stop flights from ORD to KEF

2,934 miles (4,722 km)  ·  6h 15m

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