[Expired] [Award Alert] Lie-Flat Business Class to Iceland in From 47,500 Miles

If Iceland is on your travel bucket list, you’ll want to pay attention. We’ve found rare lie-flat business class availability to the Land of Fire and Ice for several months this year.

You can book tickets from the East Coast for 47,500 miles each way in business class or just 30,000 miles in economy.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Award Alert — The Details

Virgin Atlantic has released award availability on Delta’s nonstop flights between New York (JFK) and Reykjavik (KEF) in a few different months this year. And while you’ll fly with Delta, you’ll use Virgin Atlantic points to book.

Although award tickets are often available for flights to Iceland, it is uncommon to find business class flights with lie-flat seats, as many airlines use aircraft equipped with standard recliner seats on the relatively short routes between the East Coast and Iceland.

However, Delta operates a Boeing 767 equipped with lie-flat seats on this route during the busy summer season, ensuring you can travel to Iceland in style and comfort.

• Class: Business
• Routes: New York (JFK) to Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF)
• Cost: From 47,500 miles plus $1,131
• Travel dates: April, May, and October 2026
• Award seats: Up to 2 seats per flight

Unfortunately, these business class tickets are subject to high taxes and fees (economy tickets have a very reasonable surcharge, though). Still, if you’re eager to travel to Iceland comfortably, you don’t want to overlook this opportunity.

You can use a search engine like Seats.aero that aggregates award seat availability across numerous programs and dates at once. Alternatively, you can head right to Virgin Atlantic’s website and search directly.

How To Book

Acquiring the miles necessary to book these tickets through the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program is easy. You can transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and Wells Fargo Rewards.

Since you will still be on the hook for taxes and fees, consider paying with the Platinum Card^® from American Express. It earns 5 Membership Rewards points per $1 spent on flights booked directly with the airline or through AmexTravel.com (capped at $500,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1x points).

Plus, the card comes with a Priority Pass membership (enrollment required), so you can spend time in a lounge before your flight even if you book seats in economy instead of business class.

Final Thoughts

Iceland remains a very popular destination, but if you’re based on the East Coast, there aren’t many options for reaching the island nation in lie-flat seats. However, Delta often flies from NYC using aircraft equipped with lie-flat business class. Even better, you can book this trip with Virgin Atlantic points.

If you’re at all interested in visiting Iceland — and making the journey much more pleasant with a fully flat business class seat — don’t hesitate to book one of these tickets!