Fly to Iceland with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 7 programs that showed award space to Reykjavik (KEF) in Iceland from other countries in the last 30 days, on 8 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 75,000 Amex points + $128.70 taxes (75,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 7
- International routes with award space
- 8
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 17,500 Amex points
- JFK–KEF · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 75,000 Amex points
- YYZ–KEF · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 125,000 Amex points
- ORD–KEF · SkyMiles 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Iceland
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Iceland where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Iceland are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 4 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 2 | Amex to Qantas |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 1 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to Iceland by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Iceland from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 points + $128.70 | ≈ 75,000 | 39 |
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 points + $121.11 | ≈ 75,000 | 18 |
| Business | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 points + $121.11 | ≈ 75,000 | 15 |
| Premium Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 50,781 points + $88.10 | ≈ 50,781 | 134 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 54,918 points + $90.81 | ≈ 54,918 | 122 |
| Premium Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 55,121 points + $90.81 | ≈ 55,121 | 114 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 31,459 points + $88.10 | ≈ 31,459 | 163 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 31,769 points + $90.81 | ≈ 31,769 | 178 |
| Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 32,385 points + $88.41 | ≈ 32,385 | 131 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 125,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 125,000 | 157 |
| Business | Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 125,000 miles + $7.30 | ≈ 125,000 | 4 |
| Business | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 248,600 miles + $23.83 | ≈ 248,600 | 2 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 125,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 125,000 | 167 |
| First | Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 125,000 miles + $7.30 | ≈ 125,000 | 156 |
| First | Phoenix (PHX) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 125,000 miles + $7.30 | ≈ 125,000 | 14 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 75,000 | 127 |
| Premium Economy | Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 miles + $7.30 | ≈ 75,000 | 115 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 75,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 75,000 | 86 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 20,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 20,000 | 157 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 25,000 miles + $7.20 | ≈ 25,000 | 167 |
| Economy | Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 25,000 miles + $7.30 | ≈ 25,000 | 157 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 30,000 miles + $59.20 | ≈ 30,000 | 7 |
| Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 39,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 39,000 | 9 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 40,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 40,000 | 20 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 137,000 points + $731.70 | ≈ 137,000 | 12 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 32,500 points + $730.60 | ≈ 32,500 | 1 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 22,000 points + $167.30 | ≈ 22,000 | 48 |
| Economy | Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 29,500 points + $338.00 | ≈ 29,500 | 48 |
| Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 29,500 points + $338.00 | ≈ 29,500 | 39 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 117,200 miles + $276.70 | ≈ 117,200 | 163 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 28,910 miles + $36.70 | ≈ 28,910 | 160 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 17,500 miles + $35.10 | ≈ 17,500 | 179 |
| Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 37,000 miles + $35.20 | ≈ 37,000 | 4 |
| Economy | Phoenix (PHX) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 38,000 miles + $35.20 | ≈ 38,000 | 10 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 89,500 points + $1,524.80 | ≈ 89,500 | 40 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 89,500 points + $897.84 | ≈ 89,500 | 30 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 74,300 points + $1,649.80 | ≈ 74,300 | 47 |
| Premium Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 74,300 points + $897.84 | ≈ 74,300 | 27 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Reykjavik (KEF) | 23,300 points + $350.60 | ≈ 23,300 | 171 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 23,300 points + $266.55 | ≈ 23,300 | 149 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Phoenix (PHX) to Reykjavik (KEF) | 58,000 points + $7.20 | ≈ 72,500 | 2 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to Iceland with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Iceland?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Iceland from another country in the last 30 days was 75,000 points + $128.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Reykjavik (KEF): ≈ 75,000 Amex points + $128.70 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Iceland?
Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 6 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 6 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 4 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 4 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 3 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 2 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.