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Cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). 2,587 miles, connecting flights only.

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JFK to KEF at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,587 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 10mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday19% less than Sunday
Time difference
4h aheadReykjavik vs New York

New York to Reykjavik

Round trips from $261

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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New York to Reykjavik fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$329
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$298
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$290
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$291
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$261
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$283

Airlines flying New York to Reykjavik

No nonstop service: 1 airline offers one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between JFK and KEF. Every itinerary connects, most often through DUB or SNN, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $261; September 2026 is the most expensive at $329 and up, a difference of $68 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
  • Reykjavik is 4 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 4 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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New York to Reykjavik: common questions

How long is the flight from New York to Reykjavik?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from New York (JFK) to Reykjavik (KEF) takes 5h 10m of flying plus a layover, usually 8h 10m or more door to door across 2,587 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to KEF?

No airline currently flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Reykjavik (KEF). The most common connections are through DUB and SNN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavik?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Reykjavik (KEF), starting at $261 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book New York to Reykjavik flights?

Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between New York and Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is 4 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and KEF on Atlantic/Reykjavik time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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