DEPARTURES:  Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina

DESTINATIONS: Reykjavik, Iceland

DATES: varies!

AIRLINES: Delta, United, Icelandair

TRAVEL GUIDE:  LODGING / DINING / WHAT TO SEE & DO / BUDGETING / ITINERARIES / VIDEOS! 

PRICING:  Most of these are $300 - $600 below usual for these dates

ICELAND UPDATES - $400s - $700s ROUNDTRIP, with some good fall dates!

Iceland is showing up today as one of the best international deals we're seeing!  Dates are a little sporadic, but if you find some that work  book them FAST!

This is your chance to experience one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth without breaking the bank. Whether you want to chase waterfalls, relax in hot springs, hike volcanic landscapes, or catch the Northern Lights, Iceland is a bucket-list destination that’s now more affordable than ever.

Why Visit Iceland?

Golden Circle & South Coast Adventures

Drive Iceland’s famous Golden Circle route, stopping at the geyser-filled Haukadalur Valley, the thundering Gullfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park, where you can walk between two tectonic plates!

Hot Springs & Geothermal Pools

Soak in the Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, or one of Iceland’s many natural hot springs while surrounded by otherworldly lava fields.

Visit Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss, two of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, or take a stroll on Reynisfjara’s dramatic black sand beach under towering basalt cliffs.

Whale Watching & Glacier Lagoons

Iceland is one of the best places in the world for whale watching—April and October are especially great months to spot orcas, humpback whales, and even blue whales. You can also visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where massive icebergs float past seals in a surreal blue lagoon.

🇮🇸 Iceland Weather

JANUARY
36°F / 28°F • ~5 hrs daylight • ~15 wet days
Good for: Northern Lights, ice caves, winter scenery. Very short days with a mix of snow, rain, ice and wind. 

FEBRUARY
37°F / 28°F • ~8 hrs daylight • ~15 wet days
Good for: Aurora viewing and winter adventures. Still beautifully wintry, with noticeably more daylight than January.

MARCH
39°F / 30°F • ~11–12 hrs daylight • ~14 wet days
Good for: Northern Lights + sightseeing. One of the best combinations of winter scenery and usable daylight.

APRIL
43°F / 34°F • ~15 hrs daylight • ~12 wet days
Good for: Shoulder-season exploring, smaller crowds and increasingly long days. Puffins begin returning late in the month.

MAY
49°F / 39°F • ~18–19 hrs daylight • ~11 wet days
Good for: Road trips, waterfalls, hiking and fewer crowds. Landscapes turn green and daylight seems almost endless.

JUNE
55°F / 45°F • ~21+ hrs daylight • ~10 wet days
Good for: Midnight Sun, puffins, whales, hiking and road trips. It never gets truly dark around the summer solstice.

JULY
58°F / 48°F • ~19–20 hrs daylight • ~10 wet days
Good for: Hiking, Highlands, waterfalls, puffins and whale watching. Warmest month; pleasant stretches in the 60s and occasional 70s.

AUGUST
57°F / 47°F • ~16 hrs daylight • ~12 wet days
Good for: Road trips, hiking and sightseeing. Still mild, while darker nights begin returning and late-month aurora becomes possible.

SEPTEMBER
51°F / 42°F • ~13 hrs daylight • ~14 wet days
Good for: Northern Lights, fall scenery and smaller crowds. One of Iceland's best combinations of daylight and aurora potential.

OCTOBER
45°F / 36°F • ~9 hrs daylight • ~15 wet days
Good for: Aurora viewing, dramatic landscapes and fewer tourists. Weather becomes increasingly wintry.

NOVEMBER
39°F / 32°F • ~6 hrs daylight • ~14 wet days
Good for: Northern Lights, ice caves and winter atmosphere. Short sightseeing days, but excellent darkness for aurora hunting.

DECEMBER
37°F / 29°F • ~4–5 hrs daylight • ~15 wet days
Good for: Christmas in Reykjavík, Northern Lights, ice caves and snowy winter experiences. The year's shortest days.

_{*Click on flight links below to be directed to sample dates / flights.  This is a great starting place to start finding dates that work for you.  Prices were valid when this fare alert was assembled - but are subject to change at any moment.}

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ARKANSAS DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: DELTA

*Links take you to sample dates - Click on dates to get Google Flights Calendar view to find dates that work for you!  SOME WEIRD FLIGHT SCHEDULES - DOUBLECHECK BEFORE BOOKING

 FAYETTEVILLE (XNA):

$795 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-JAN

LITTLE ROCK (LIT):

$756 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-NOV

MISSOURI DEPARTURES   /  AIRLINES: DELTA

*Links take you to sample dates - Click on dates to get Google Flights Calendar view to find dates that work for you!

 ST. LOUIS (STL):

$782 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-NOV

KANSAS CITY (MCI):

$782 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-NOV

SPRINGFIELD (SGF):

$782 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / OCT-DEC

JOPLIN (JLN):

$752 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / OCT-DEC

TEXAS DEPARTURES /  AIRLINES: DELTA

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DALLAS (DFW):

$782 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-NOV

AUSTIN (AUS):

$634 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-OCT

HOUSTON (IAH, HOU): 

$717 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-NOV

OKLAHOMA DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: DELTA 

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TULSA (TUL):

$732 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-DEC

OKLAHOMA CITY (OKC):

$732 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / SEP-DEC

TENNESSEE DEPARTURES   /  AIRLINES: DELTA, ICELANDAIR

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MEMPHIS (MEM):

$579 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / APR-MAY, AUG

NASHVILLE (BNA):

$499 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / ICELANDAIR 6:47 NS / APR-MAY, AUG

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTURES  /  AIRLINES: DELTA

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RALEIGH (RDU):

$458 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND / APR-MAY, AUG