Flying from Reykjavik to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia departing from here.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll be arriving in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia four hours behind Reykjavik.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Reykjavik to Philadelphia flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia
To pick up cheap Reykjavik to Philadelphia flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Reykjavik to Philadelphia.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Reykjavik to Philadelphia flights.
Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Reykjavik to Philadelphia flights departing from Keflavik International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
KEF is around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Keflavik International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
66.96% of flights departing from Keflavik International Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
As soon as your flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is approximately 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
Book a Reykjavik to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia, check out our selection of hotels including:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are a couple of top attractions to put on your Philadelphia travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key highlights.
