Flying from New York to Reykjavik: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Reykjavik. Explore your options for leaving New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be landing in Reykjavik.
Jump on a direct New York to Reykjavik flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of New York.
With 16 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from New York to Reykjavik with Icelandair at 19:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from JFK to KEF is with Delta Air Lines at 23:55.
To ensure you make your New York to Reykjavik flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Reykjavik
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Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from New York to Reykjavik. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can catch a direct flight from New York to Reykjavik departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Start your journey at JFK and land at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Reserve your New York to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from JFK.
We make it a cinch to book a New York to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 19 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from New York to Reykjavik or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can catch a direct flight from New York to Reykjavik departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Start your travels at EWR and touch down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
From EWR, you can lock in a direct New York to Reykjavik plane ticket with Icelandair.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Reykjavik flight, check out these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Reykjavik:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Booking a ticket from New York to Reykjavik with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When jetting off from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to Reykjavik:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Reykjavik flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Following your flight from New York to Reykjavik, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 25 minutes.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Reykjavik in January.
Lock in a New York to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from New York to Reykjavik, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are leading attractions which should be on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without experiencing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.