Travelling from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is eight hours ahead of San Jose, where San Jose Mineta International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJC to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from SJC to Reykjavik, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SJC? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
83% of flights departing from San Jose Mineta International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SJC.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Reykjavik
R 5,965 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 10,711. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SJC to Reykjavik. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares throughout the month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to the centre of Reykjavik takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Keflavik Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SJC to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
Following your SJC to Reykjavik flight, kick back at a hotel close to RKV. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SJC 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
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Jose Mineta International Airport to Reykjavik, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to discover more of Iceland. Journey about 241 kilometres northeast to Akureyri to check off its top attractions. From Kjarnaskógur to Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are the start of reasons to visit.
