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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Reykjavik

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF). 3,011 miles, 6h nonstop.

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RDU to KEF at a glance

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

Distance
3,011 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
6hnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
FI1 airlineIcelandair
Nonstop flights per day
1all airlines combined
Cheapest month
February 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Friday
Time difference
4h aheadReykjavik vs Raleigh

Raleigh to Reykjavik

Round trips from $327

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.

Cheapest month: February 2027

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Raleigh 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$421
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$359
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$381
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$362
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 26$328
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$327

Airlines flying Raleigh to Reykjavik

1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.

Connecting options

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

Tips for this route

  • Only Icelandair flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MAN is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
  • February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $327; September 2026 is the most expensive at $421 and up, a difference of $94 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday 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 Raleigh. 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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Raleigh to Reykjavik: common questions

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Reykjavik?

A nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Reykjavik (KEF) takes about 6h gate to gate, covering 3,011 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to KEF?

Icelandair operates nonstop flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Reykjavik (KEF), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through MAN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Reykjavik?

Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Raleigh (RDU) to Reykjavik (KEF), starting at $327 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is 4 hours ahead of Raleigh. RDU 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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