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✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Reykjavík
Compare New York – Reykjavík fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 4,163 km and takes around 5 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance4,163 km (2,587 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 5 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceReykjavík is 4 hours ahead of New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → KEF, RKV
💸 Cheapest monthJul 2027 – from $535
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Reykjavík
- $669Oct 26
- $565May 27
- $535Jul 27
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
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New York to Reykjavík flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to Reykjavík?
A nonstop flight from New York to Reykjavík takes about 5 h 40 min for the 4,163 km (2,587 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Reykjavík from New York?
Reykjavík is about 4,163 km (2,587 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and Reykjavík?
Right now Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavík?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jul 2027, from about $535. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and Reykjavík?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). 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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