DUB - CHI

€272 Find Cheap Flights from Dublin to Chicago

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Cheapest return fare
€497
Typical prices: €696-€524
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/5Sun 17/5
DUB - ORD • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
€511
Typical prices: €696-€519
Finnair
Fri 8/5Thu 14/5
DUB - ORD • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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Allow 2 hours for US pre-clearance in Dublin.
The coach bus from Castlebar to Dublin is easy.
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Cheapest • Avg €407 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Dublin to Chicago (DUB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dublin to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dublin to Chicago

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
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19:50 - 23:15
DUB
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ORD
33h 25m
3 stops
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19:33 - 10:10
ORD
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DUB
32h 37m
3 stops
€497Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
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19:50 - 23:15
DUB
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ORD
33h 25m
3 stops
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19:33 - 10:10
ORD
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DUB
32h 37m
3 stops
€498Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 10 Aug
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10:30 - 18:15
DUB
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
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17:00 - 12:00
ORD
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DUB
13h 00m
1 stop
€499British Airways
Tue, 19 May - Sun, 9 Aug
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10:30 - 18:15
DUB
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
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21:15 - 16:20
ORD
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DUB
13h 05m
1 stop
€500British Airways
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
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11:30 - 07:44
DUB
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ORD
26h 14m
1 stop
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06:00 - 08:20
ORD
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DUB
20h 20m
1 stop
€503JetBlue
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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12:15 - 21:25
DUB
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ORD
15h 10m
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19:25 - 13:15
ORD
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DUB
11h 50m
1 stop
€504Icelandair
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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12:15 - 21:25
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ORD
15h 10m
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19:25 - 13:15
ORD
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11h 50m
1 stop
€506Icelandair
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May
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09:30 - 11:30
DUB
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ORD
8h 00mdirect
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21:15 - 14:35
ORD
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DUB
11h 20m
1 stop
€508British Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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14:15 - 18:15
DUB
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ORD
10h 00m
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19:25 - 13:15
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11h 50m
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€508Icelandair
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 14 May
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09:30 - 11:30
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7h 25mdirect
€511Finnair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dublin to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dublin to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Dublin to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dublin to Chicago departing in May.

What is the cheapest Dublin to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Dublin to Chicago costs €500 on the route between Dublin (DUB) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dublin to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dublin to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dublin to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dublin to Chicago is September, where tickets cost €397 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €661 and €639 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dublin to Chicago?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at €529 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dublin to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight€272
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Dublin to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Dublin to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dublin to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Dublin to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Dublin to Chicago 
JohannaFlew with Aer Lingus
DUB
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ORD
Feb 2026
Are Ling’s was great, and boards from the back of the plane, which made boarding way less chaotic and much quicker.
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
DUB
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ORD
Sept 2024
Taking the coach bus to Dublin from Castlebar to departures was affordable and easy.
ConnerFlew with Aer Lingus
DUB
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ORD
Sept 2024
You need almost 2 hours to be sure you will clear US pre clearance
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
DUB
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ORD
Aug 2024
Give yourself enough time to go through US Customs in Dublin.

FAQs for booking flights from Dublin to Chicago

  • Which airport is closer to the centre of Chicago?

    O’Hare International Airport is 30min away from the centre of town by bus; a single fare should cost around $17.50 (€14.50). If you’re travelling from Midway International Airport you can expect to get to the centre of Chicago in around 23min via the subway. A single fare will cost around $5 (€4.50).

  • Which airlines fly directly to Chicago from Dublin?

    If you are flying to O’Hare International Airport from Dublin then United Airlines will fly non-stop. So will Aer Lingus and American Airlines. If you fly with TAP Air Portugal then you can expect one stop in Lisbon (LIS). If you are flying to Midway, however, you can expect a layover in Atlanta (ATL) with Virgin Atlantic. You can also fly with KLM, however you will have a layover in Amsterdam (AMS) and then Detroit (DTW).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dublin to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to Chicago was €272 for a one-way ticket and €497 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dublin to Chicago?

    When flying out of Dublin you will be using Dublin. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dublin to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Air France, KLM, Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dublin to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dublin to Chicago?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dublin to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Dublin and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dublin to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Dublin to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dublin to Chicago, Finnair or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to Chicago are Finnair and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of €551 and an overall rating of 7.7, Finnair is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of €613 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dublin to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dublin to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Dublin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Dublin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dublin to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Dublin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dublin to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €537 or less one-way and €527 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to travel to Dublin International Airport (DUB) from the centre of Dublin, it will take you around 11min to get there via the line 703 bus, with a single fare costing around €10. If you are travelling to the airport by taxi, it will cost you around €32 and take about 15min depending on traffic.
  • Dublin International Airport offers security preclearance for all US flights at the TSA Preclearance Centre in Terminal 2. The service means that you can breeze through security clearance once you land in the United States. Please give yourself at least 3h before your flight to have enough time to get through the clearance checks. Make sure all your baggage falls in line with US protocols.
  • If you are travelling to Chicago from Dublin International Airport then you will be arriving at either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). There is also the option of Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), but this isn’t serviced by many European airlines.

Prefer to fly direct from Dublin to Chicago?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Dublin to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dublin Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dublin to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Dublin

Monday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus,American Airlines,United Airlines

Aer Lingus,American Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dublin to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dublin to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dublin to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1390 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.9Entertainment
6.7Food
7.4Comfort
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Great if not for the boarding by bus at Heathrow terminal 3. Medieval disappointing time-consuming and very hard on handicapped flyers. It was awful

10.0 ExcellentFrancesca, Mar 2026
LHR - BOS
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Great if not for the boarding by bus at Heathrow terminal 3. Medieval disappointing time-consuming and very hard on handicapped flyers. It was awful

Positive: It was refreshingly easy and polite check-in and boarding staff. Flight was on time and Helsinki is a very well-signposted airport. Shopping was nice as well. Flight was not full and I had lots of space in economy. Flight was perfectly on time. Negative: Food and drink not very good, but that it is normal on any airline. Didn't expect anything else.

Business seating is soooo uncomfortable. You can sit straight up or lay down. You need pillows behind you because the back doesn’t lay down. Those are need to “prop” you up. The chair has no padding whatsoever. Food was gross. I’ve eaten on Finnair before and the food was exceptional. This time it gave 2 people in our party diarrhea. It was the chicken dish. I took 2 bites and didn’t eat anything more. The flight attendants were nice. You needed an additional lounge in Terminal D at DFW Airport. After waiting 40 minutes to enter, we finally gave up and went to a bar across from the club doors. I’m unsure if I’ll ever book a Finnair flight again.

Very good seat, very comfortable, good food, and good service.

It was a good flight, very comfortable seats for sleeping in business class. Probably the most comfortable business class seat I've ever had (20+ times in business class on various airlines). Service was good, but the only downside is my screen didn't work and it had to be reset multiple times to get it to shut off. I had to block my eyes because the screen was white almost the entire flight and I wore an eye mask when I slept. But when eating and reading in my seat, my eyes hurt because the only way to turn the screen off was reset it and the screen would only be off for a few minutes at a time.

Everything was wonderful! AirBus seats are more comfortable to sleep in as compared to the Boeing planes.

All reviews good because...flight from BWI to London ,economy seats was miserable. I usually book 1,step up from economy but this would have added 1500 bucks 1 way. Bit the bullet and upgraded for retun flight, otherwise all ratings would have been rock bottom.

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

On a four hour delayed flight now on seats back end of the plane instead front-

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Checked in ok for 3 flights at the airport check-in desk, but apparently I was not checked in to my connecting flights even though I was assured that I was and had seats on all 3 flights. Aer Lingus departure was also delayed for 1.5 hours which gave no time to collect bags to go through customs.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

Great. Has a problem with DOB. Fixed 4 us. Led to a 5 hour earlier flight to London!

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

The most uncomfortable seat i’ve ever had on a flight

Waiting area on top of stairs before Boarding the bus wasn’t great. Took a long time to load the bus to gate.

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

Overall satisfied and would fly with them again. They could improve the check-in efficiency at BOS, we got backed up because it seemed there were passengers requiring much more time for check in.

The customer service was unbeatable from the wheelchair assist team to the flight attendants. The pilot also did an excellent job managing the turbulence.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

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