Direct flights from New York to Reykjavík JFK → KEF
Delta Air Lines and Icelandair fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Reykjavík (KEF), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 50m and covers 2,587 miles (4,163 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $619, with recent bookable fares from $422. Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 311 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in December rather than September typically saves $297 on JFK → KEF.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $214 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 25 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 81d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from New York to Reykjavík?
Yes, Delta Air Lines and Icelandair operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Reykjavík (KEF).
Which airlines fly direct from New York to Reykjavík?
Delta Air Lines, Icelandair operate nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavík.
How long is the flight from New York to Reykjavík?
The nonstop flight from New York to Reykjavík takes ~5h 50m (approximately 4163 km).
How often do direct flights operate from New York to Reykjavík?
Nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavík operate multiple daily — 25 flights per week (~4 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from New York to Reykjavík?
Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from New York to Reykjavík?
Direct flights from New York to Reykjavík operate every day of the week. Delta Air Lines flies daily and Icelandair flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Reykjavík?
Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) to Reykjavík (KEF) start at $421, with a typical fare around $619. Based on 311 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Reykjavík?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from New York to Reykjavík, with typical fares around $447 — versus about $744 in September 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from New York to Reykjavík?
Typical round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Reykjavík (KEF) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $599, a week away (6–9 nights) about $635, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $421, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $421. Medians from 311 recent fare combinations.
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