Flying from Phoenix to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the primary point of entry to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Phoenix.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Phoenix to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Reykjavik
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Phoenix to Reykjavik flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Phoenix to Reykjavik.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Phoenix to Reykjavik flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Phoenix to Reykjavik flights leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to Reykjavik ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Phoenix to Reykjavik in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you should also see. Around 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
