Travelling from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) taking off from here.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of San Diego. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to KEF.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from San Diego to KEF leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can arrive at CLD from the centre of San Diego in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your San Diego to KEF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Have a late flight from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near KEF and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and chase adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your San Diego to Keflavik International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
The centre of Reykjavik is around 40 kilometres from Keflavik International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
358 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport. A return flight starts from 583 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Diego to KEF. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your San Diego to Keflavik International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Reykjavik. July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport (KEF), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a San Diego to KEF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from San Diego to Keflavik International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Reykjavik when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at The Northern Light Centre followed by Harpa and Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Vestmannaeyjar is another essential stop in Iceland and is around 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
