United States to Iceland · 2,935 miles (4,724 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) flights

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17,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with JetBlue TrueBlue

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) starts at 17,000 miles one way with JetBlue TrueBlue on Icelandair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF): Icelandair and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,935 miles (4,724 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Toronto and Montreal and more.

How many miles ORD to KEF costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
JetBlue TrueBlueOn Icelandair17,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines22,000$5.60–355.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Icelandair22,500$125.60–175.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$71.61–80.61
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$50.40
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines55,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to KEF

  • Icelandair logo
    IcelandairNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to KEF with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to KEF with one stop

32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Icelandair
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more, then Icelandair
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    +1
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    Icelandair logo
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Icelandair
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Winnipeg (YWG)United Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Icelandair
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Icelandair
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See all 32 in Routes

ORD to KEF: common questions

How many miles does ORD to KEF cost?

In economy it starts at 17,000 miles one way with JetBlue TrueBlue on Icelandair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (22,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (22,500) and ANA Mileage Club (27,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to KEF?

Icelandair and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF).

How far is Chicago from Reykjavik by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Reykjavik (KEF) are 2,935 miles (4,724 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to KEF award flights?

14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Reykjavik?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.