Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Reykjavik is five hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from JFK to KEF start from 19:25 — the first with Icelandair. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 15 weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flugfélag Íslands offers direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if time allows.
Flugfélag Íslands is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering JFK to KEF flights is Flugfélag Íslands. Its services land as planned 74.23% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and KEF:
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
R 5,071 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,599. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to KEF by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KEF around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without a visit to Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.






