Travelling from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Reykjavik is seven hours ahead of Phoenix. Keflavik Airport is located in Reykjavik, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Phoenix to KEF.
If you're travelling during a popular month like March, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Phoenix to KEF. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
PHX is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is a popular option between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and KEF.
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to KEF flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Keflavik Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik is around 48 kilometres from Keflavik Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
255 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport. A return flight starts at 489 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to KEF, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Phoenix to Keflavik Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport (KEF)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport (KEF). Visit Reykjavik in January for a quieter experience.
When booking your Phoenix to KEF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Keflavik Airport:
Your visit to Reykjavik should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, about 137 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are among its highlights.