Deal Alert: US Cities to Iceland From $260 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.
Been dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Fly with WOW Air to Reykjavik, Iceland, from its US gateways with fares starting at $260 round-trip. We're seeing availability at these low fares from all of the carrier's US destinations: Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), Pittsburgh (PIT) and San Francisco (SFO).

Availability depends on the route, but we're generally seeing great deals from September 2017 through February 2018. To find the cheapest dates, we recommend using Google Flights' calendar search tool and then booking through WOW, Orbitz or Expedia. These discounted fares come just one day after WOW began its newest route from Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF). Keep in mind that WOW is a low-cost carrier, so you'll be charged for things that you might be used to getting for free.
Airlines: WOW
Routes: BOS/BWI/EWR/LAX/MIA/ORD/PIT/SFO to KEF
Cost: $260+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September 2017 through February 2018
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $260 round-trip in January:

Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $270 round-trip in January/February:

Boston (BOS) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $300 round-trip in October:

Newark (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $300 round-trip in October:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $340 round-trip in November:

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $340 round-trip in January:

San Francisco (SFO) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $340 round-trip in October/November:

Miami (MIA) to Reykjavik (KEF) for $370 round-trip in September:

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 (5x 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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