Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik four hours ahead of Toronto.
You can choose from 11 weekly Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. The 19:15 departure with Icelandair is the earliest available. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you catch your YYZ to KEF flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Reykjavik (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Iceland!). Browse the direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating YYZ to KEF flights, Icelandair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is 261 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 467 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from YYZ to KEF by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYZ to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
63.97% of flights taking off from Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're getting in on a late Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Travel at your own pace with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and find adventure across Reykjavik and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Reykjavik during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to KEF in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you should also see. About 5 kilometres south of Reykjavik, a trip to Kópavogur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.