Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of New York.
You can choose from 18 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 13:00 departure with Icelandair is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to KEF flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Among carriers operating JFK to KEF flights, Icelandair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and KEF:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
196 € is currently the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start from 337 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to KEF if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JFK to KEF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Reykjavik. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KEF around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik has its own special appeal, 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 on the go. Start with attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among the biggest draws.