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Reykjavik.R 3,108 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,108, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,130 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,130, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,136 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,136, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,136 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,136, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,137, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,137, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,137 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,137, select.
Reykjavik.R 3,137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound direct flight with Fly Play departs from Stewart International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,137, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavik

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Reykjavik flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from R 5,496
Jun
from R 3,130
Jul
from R 3,137
Aug
from R 3,137
Sep
from R 3,136
Oct
from R 3,137
Nov
from R 3,108
Dec
from R 3,136
Jan
from R 3,137
Feb
from R 3,137
Mar
from R 3,137
Apr
from R 6,961

Direct flights from New York to Reykjavik

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New York to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,108
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineIcelandair
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Reykjavik: Reykjavik Domestic and Reykjavik Keflavik.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Reykjavik is R 4,526. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Reykjavik.
Icelandair, Fly Play and Delta fly direct from New York to Reykjavik.
As of May 2025, there are 68 flights per week flying from New York to Reykjavik.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavik is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Reykjavik is Reykjavik Keflavik – which is 37.4 km away from the centre of Reykjavik. We've found flights into this airport from R 4,526.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Reykjavik on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reykjavik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reykjavik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 5°C. July is typically the warmest month in Reykjavik, when it usually averages around 13°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Reykjavik is Fly Play .

Flying from New York to Reykjavik: what you need to know

  • Organising your flight from New York to Reykjavik begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.

  • Hop off the plane at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the primary gateway of Reykjavik.

  • Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Reykjavik flight.

  • Reykjavik is four hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+0 timezone.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 16 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from New York to Reykjavik is with Delta Air Lines at 23:59. Go for the first JFK to KEF departure operated by Icelandair at 13:00 to fit in more activities on your first day in Reykjavik.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your New York to Reykjavik flight.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Reykjavik

  • Score cheap New York to Reykjavik flights by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from New York to Reykjavik. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in a cheap New York to Reykjavik flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Set out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Reykjavik. From JFK, you can fly directly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

  • Icelandair is a leading airline that offers direct New York to Reykjavik plane tickets leaving from JFK.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your New York to Reykjavik flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • JFK is about 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Reykjavik? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You can take a direct flight from New York to Reykjavik departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Start your trip at EWR and touch down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

  • Icelandair offers direct New York to Reykjavik plane tickets from EWR. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.

  • Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Reykjavik flight, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

  • You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Reykjavik:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.

  • The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Book a ticket from New York to Reykjavik departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and Reykjavik are:

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

  • Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Reykjavik flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

  • LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.

  • The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Reykjavik

Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 50 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from New York to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:

  • Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your New York to Reykjavik flight.

Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)

  • Once your flight from New York to Reykjavik has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).

  • Public transport will get you there in around 25 minutes.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.

  • Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Reykjavik

  • July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Reykjavik in January.

  • Lock in a New York to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from New York 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

  • Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Reykjavik, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Reykjavik must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.

Explore more of Iceland

  • Reykjavik has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be explored. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.

  • Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without experiencing Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Reykjavik

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