Deal Alert: US Cities to Iceland From $199 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using the American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Low-cost carrier WOW is offering some fantastic fares from several of its US gateways to Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF). You can fly for as little as $199 round-trip from Chicago (ORD), though discounted fares are available from other US cities as well, including Newark (EWR), Pittsburgh (PIT), San Francisco (SFO), Baltimore (BWI) and more. Exact availability depends on where you're originating from, but we're generally seeing low fares for departures from September through November 2017. Use Google Flights to find the dates you want, then book directly with the airline.
Airlines: WOW Air
Routes: BWI/BOS/PIT/EWR/SFO/ORD to KEF
Cost: $199+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September - November 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $199 round-trip:
Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $200 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $210 round-trip:
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $210 round-trip:
San Francisco (SFO) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $270 round-trip:
Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $300 round-trip:
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, or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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