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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Reykjavik? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,883. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Reykjavik.R 4,511 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,511, select.
Reykjavik.R 4,773 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,773, select.
Reykjavik.R 4,962 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,962, select.
Reykjavik.R 5,009 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,009, select.
Reykjavik.R 5,175 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,175, select.
Reykjavik.R 5,592 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,592, select.
Reykjavik.R 5,613 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,613, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,010 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York LaGuardia on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,010, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,152, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,159 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,159, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,159 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,159, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,161 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,161, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,171, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,186, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,262 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,262, select.
Reykjavik.R 6,275 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,275, 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 October.
Jul
from R 5,610
Aug
from R 5,589
Sep
from R 4,959
Oct
from R 4,509
Nov
from R 4,770
Dec
from R 5,172
Jan
from R 5,007
Feb
from R 6,007
Mar
from R 6,318
Apr
from R 6,302
May
from R 6,157
Jun
from R 6,585

Direct flights from New York to Reykjavik

Alternative New York to Reykjavik routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Reykjavik? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Reykjavik Domestic

1km from central Reykjavik
Closest
from R 6,049
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Reykjavik Keflavik

37km from central Reykjavik
Cheapest
from R 4,509
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New York to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,511
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineIcelandair
Average flights per week52

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 5,322. 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 42 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Reykjavik.
Icelandair, Air France and Delta fly direct from New York to Reykjavik.
As of July 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from New York to Reykjavik.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavik is usually September.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Reykjavik is Reykjavik Keflavik – which is 37.5 km away from the centre of Reykjavik. We've found flights into this airport from R 5,322.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Reykjavik on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 42 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 11°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 KLM. And the cheapest airline that flies to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is Air France.

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

  • When looking for a flight from New York to Reykjavik, there's a range of airports to depart from. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main options.

  • Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is where your flight will arrive in Reykjavik.

  • Take a direct New York to Reykjavik flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York.

  • The most popular route for flights from New York to Reykjavik is from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF). Choose from 15 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to KEF is the 19:25 Icelandair service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:55 with Delta Air Lines.

  • To ensure you catch your New York to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Reykjavik

  • Lock in cheap New York to Reykjavik flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from New York to Reykjavik is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your New York to Reykjavik flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from New York

New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • Jet off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Reykjavik. From JFK, you can travel directly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).

  • Reserve your New York to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from JFK.

  • We make it a breeze to find a New York to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Reykjavik, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:

  • When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

New York Newark Airport (EWR)

  • Prefer to jet off from New York Newark Airport (EWR)? This hub offers nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavik, seamlessly connecting you to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF).

  • Book a direct New York to Reykjavik plane ticket with Icelandair. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of EWR.

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Reykjavik flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between New York Newark Airport and Reykjavik:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from New York to Reykjavik? Unwind in a hotel near New York Newark Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:

  • New York Newark Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

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

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Book a ticket from New York to Reykjavik out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Reykjavik are:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Reykjavik flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Reykjavik

Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)

  • The distance from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Reykjavik. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and venture far and wide through Reykjavik and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.

Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)

  • Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). As soon as your flight from New York to Reykjavik has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near RKV. Settle in and get cosy after your New York to Reykjavik flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Rental or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Get the lowest price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Reykjavik

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Reykjavik. August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your New York to Reykjavik ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Reykjavik

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to Reykjavik:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Centre, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and Sun Voyager are must-visits when exploring Reykjavik.

Explore more of Iceland

  • Reykjavik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland waiting to be discovered. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Heidmork Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.

  • Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.

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