Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Reykjavik is five hours ahead of New York, where New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. Reykjavik runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik Airport (KEF). There are 16 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from JFK to KEF is the 19:25 Icelandair service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:55 with Delta Air Lines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your JFK to Reykjavik flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Start your journey at JFK and travel straight to Keflavik Airport (KEF). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik tickets.
Check out the deals with Icelandair. This carrier operates direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from JFK to Reykjavik. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik flight is R 5,812. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,748. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from JFK to Reykjavik.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from JFK to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near RKV. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your JFK to Reykjavik flight at one of these well-located options:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
January is the quietest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are major attractions which should be on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Travel around 241 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to check off its top sights. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are among the biggest draws.