Reykjavík to Chicago (KEF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,942 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 9h 20m AFDLFI → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 9h 20m FI → WN Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 30m FI → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 10h 45m FI → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 11h 45m FI → NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 14h 18m ASFI → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 17h 33m FI → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 20h 5m FI → EJAWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 20h 19m FI → WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 21h FI → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
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Reykjavík to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,942 mi 6h 8m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DTW ~8h 50m MSP ~9h 20m BOS ~9h 20m BWI ~9h 30m DEN ~10h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,190
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KEF → MDW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MDW → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Chicago is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,942 mi / 4,735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

KEF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,942 mi / 4,735 km
Flight time6h 8m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 6h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,942 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Boston Logan and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from MDW to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KEF to MDW

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KEF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to MDW is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,942 miles (4,735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Boston Logan and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.