Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavík
Compare Los Angeles – Reykjavík fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 6,927 km and takes around 9 h 00 min nonstop.
📏 Distance6,927 km (4,304 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 9 h 00 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceReykjavík is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → KEF, RKV
💸 Cheapest monthDec 2026 – from $1,246
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Reykjavík
- $1,246Dec 26
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Iceland
Best: June to August – mild weather, midnight sun, open highland roads, puffins and hiking.
Shoulder season: May and September – fewer crowds, lower prices and, in September, the return of the northern lights.
Weather by month in Reykjavík
- 3°Jan🌧
- 3°Feb🌧
- 4°Mar🌧
- 6°Apr⛅
- 10°May⛅
- 12°Jun⛅
- 14°Jul⛅
- 14°Aug⛅
- 11°Sep🌧
- 7°Oct🌧
- 4°Nov🌧
- 3°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Drive the Golden Circle – See the rift valley of Þingvellir, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall in one day.
- Chase the northern lights – Head away from city lights on a clear winter night to watch green ribbons dance across the sky.
- Soak in a geothermal pool – Join locals in a neighbourhood hot pot or a natural hot spring for the true Icelandic social ritual.
- Hike on a glacier – Strap on crampons with a certified guide to explore blue ice and crevasses on an outlet glacier.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackSlow down to save
Staying longer in fewer places cuts transport costs and unlocks weekly discounts on stays.
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Los Angeles to Reykjavík flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavík?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavík takes about 9 h 00 min for the 6,927 km (4,304 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Reykjavík from Los Angeles?
Reykjavík is about 6,927 km (4,304 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Reykjavík?
Right now Reykjavík is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Reykjavík?
Recently the lowest fares were in Dec 2026, from about $1,246. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Reykjavík?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Reykjavík: Keflavik Intl (KEF), Reykjavík Domestic (RKV).
Do I need a visa for Iceland?
It depends on your passport – see our Iceland visa & entry guide.
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