Sample Travel Date:

  • Sample from Minneapolis
  • October 2nd – 9th
    • This is a sample date. See below for more available travel dates

Fare Availability:

  • Detroit: Valid for travel from late September – early December. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 7 days in advance of departure.
    • Also available from late August – mid September for an extra $13
  • Minneapolis: Valid for travel from late September – early December or January 2026 – early February 2026. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 7 days in advance of departure.
    • Also available from late August – mid September for an extra $13
  • Note: This fare is valid at the time of posting. If this post is more than two days old, the fare is most likely gone.

How to Search for Availability:

  • This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post
  • Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
    • Origin: MSP
      • For Detroit availability, replace MSP with DTW on the Origin field
    • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: Fi
      • Extension Codes:
        • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on Icelandair and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
    • Destination:  KEF
    • Return Advanced Routing Code:
      • Routing Codes: Fi
      • Extension Codes:
    • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
    • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
    • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
  • Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
  • How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
  • The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted
  • You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Sample Routing:

  • MSP – KEF (Reykjavik) – MSP

Sample Mileage:

Icelandair is an Alaska Air partner. Mileage earning with Alaska Air is below.

  • Miles Flown: 5,870 miles or 5.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 8.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  • Elite Qualifying Miles: 0 miles
  • Redeemable Miles: 0 miles

How to Buy Airline Tickets:

  • Book on Icelandair with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.