Deal Alert: US to Iceland From $200 Round-Trip
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WOW Air is offering incredibly cheap fares to Iceland once again, with prices starting from just $200 round-trip. You can fly to Reykjavik (KEF) from several US cities including Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR) and San Francisco (SFO). Availability is limited, but if you can score a ticket at this price it's a great way to see an amazing country. WOW Air is a budget airline so you'll be paying extra fees if you want to choose your seat or check a bag, but we've had good experiences with WOW. Flights are available at these low prices generally from January through May, but be sure to use Google Flights to help you find your ideal itinerary.
Airline: WOW Air
Route: BOS, BWI, EWR, LAX and SFO to KEF
Cost: $200+ round-trip in economy
Dates: January - May 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $200 round-trip in February:
Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $220 round-trip in February:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $310 round-trip in May:
San Francisco (SFO) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $310 round-trip in May:
Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $320 round-trip in February:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don't forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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