Travelling from San Diego to Reykjavik: what you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Reykjavik departing from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where your flight will arrive in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is seven hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your San Diego to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Reykjavik
To find cheap San Diego to Reykjavik flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for San Diego to Reykjavik flights departing from San Diego International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
71.38% of flights departing from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Diego to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and discover more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from San Diego to Reykjavik has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Score the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from San Diego to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your San Diego to Reykjavik ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Reykjavik, browse our selection of hotels including:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.