How Many Points to Fly to Reykjavik? (2026)

The flight: book through British Airways Avios

Icelandair via Alaska or BA Avios for connecting flights.

Alaska Mileage Plan books Icelandair. BA Avios via connecting flights also works. Short flight from East Coast.

Economy, round trip40,000 points

Business, round trip100,000 points

Best transfer partnerBritish Airways Avios

RouteIcelandair via Alaska or BA Avios for connecting flights

The hotel: 20,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Marriott Edition Reykjavik / Hilton Nordica, bookable through Marriott Bonvoy. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate20,000 points / night

ProgramMarriott Bonvoy

PropertyMarriott Edition Reykjavik / Hilton Nordica

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to British Airways Avios or Marriott Bonvoy, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred

$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months

100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $3,000 in 3 months

Best Marriott card. 100K bonus gets 3–5 free nights at Marriotts worldwide. Includes a free night award every year plus Silver Elite status. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Amex Platinum

$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months

Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Reykjavik?

A round-trip economy award costs about 40,000 points when you transfer to British Airways Avios. Business class runs about 100,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Reykjavik with points?

Transfer flexible points to British Airways Avios and book through their award search. Icelandair via Alaska or BA Avios for connecting flights. Alaska Mileage Plan books Icelandair. BA Avios via connecting flights also works. Short flight from East Coast.

How many points per night for a hotel in Reykjavik?

Around 20,000 points per night through Marriott Bonvoy. A standout redemption is Marriott Edition Reykjavik / Hilton Nordica. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Reykjavik?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to British Airways Avios and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for two round-trip economy tickets. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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