Travelling from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF). New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are the main airports in New York.
5 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct New York to Keflavik Airport flight.
Reykjavik is five hours ahead of New York. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
With 16 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. Icelandair operates the earliest flight at 7:25pm. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from JFK to KEF is with Delta Air Lines at 11:55pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from New York to KEF.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Book your direct flight from New York to Keflavik Airport with Icelandair. This top airline operates services from JFK.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Flugfélag Íslands between JFK and KEF.
Among carriers operating on this route, Flugfélag Íslands leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to KEF. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Prefer to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Icelandair operates direct flights from New York to KEF out of EWR. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Flugfélag Íslands is the go-to airline for bookings on the EWR to KEF route.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Choose Flugfélag Íslands. 84.75% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Keflavik Airport arrive on schedule.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Keflavik Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and KEF:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to KEF flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a plane ticket from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and KEF are:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Keflavik Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA land at their destination as scheduled 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Keflavik Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Keflavik Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres from Keflavik Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
$548 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Keflavik Airport. Return flights start from $736. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to KEF.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Keflavik Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from New York to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Keflavik Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Visit Reykjavik in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your New York to KEF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Keflavik Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Keflavik Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Reykjavik when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iceland waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a trip to Akureyri will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
