Travelling from Denver to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Denver. Denver International Airport (DEN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Denver to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the chief entry point to Reykjavik.
Around 7 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Denver to Reykjavik flight.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Denver.
The most popular route for flights from Denver to Reykjavik is from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Choose from eight weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DEN to KEF is the 15:40 Icelandair option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:10 with Icelandair.
Allow plenty of time to make your Denver to Reykjavik flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Reykjavik
Currently, $732 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Denver to Reykjavik. The cheapest price for a return flight is $956. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap Denver to Reykjavik flights, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Denver to Reykjavik. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
You can catch a direct flight from Denver to Reykjavik leaving from Denver International Airport (DEN). Begin your trip at DEN and come in for landing at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Secure your Denver to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from DEN.
We make it easy to find a Denver to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Denver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Denver to DEN takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Denver to Reykjavik, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short drive from Denver International Airport.
80.23% of flights leaving Denver International Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from DEN.
The address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Denver to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Denver to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from Denver to Reykjavik, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 25 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from Denver to Reykjavik, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Denver to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Denver to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Denver to Reykjavik, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are must-visits when exploring Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.