Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik

New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Reykjavik Keflavik.

New York to Reykjavik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found337 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineIcelandair
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik is 337 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik.
Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic and Delta fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik.
As of May 2025, there are 39 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Reykjavik Keflavik is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport on Friday, 9 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reykjavik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Icelandair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Reykjavik Keflavik.

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)

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.

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