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Airlines with Flights to Iceland (KEF)
Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Iceland.
| Airline | Hub / Connection | Key US Routes | Approx. Travel Time | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandair | Keflavík (KEF) | JFK, BOS, SEA, MSP, ORD, LAX, DEN, BWI (nonstop) | 5–9h | FI |
| JetBlue Airways | JFK / BOS | JFK, BOS (nonstop) | 5–5.5h | B6 |
| United Airlines | EWR / ORD | EWR, ORD (nonstop) | 5.5–7h | UA |
| Delta Air Lines | JFK / BOS | JFK, BOS (nonstop seasonal) | 5–5.5h | DL |
| Alaska Airlines | SEA | SEA (nonstop) | ~7.5h | AS |
| American Airlines | JFK / PHL | JFK, PHL (nonstop seasonal) | 5–6h | AA |
Why Fly to Iceland?
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is served nonstop by Icelandair, United, Delta, American, JetBlue, and Alaska from multiple US cities — among the most US-connected European airports relative to the country’s size. From KEF you can reach the Blue Lagoon (20 min — the extraordinary geothermal spa, book weeks in advance), Reykjavik (50 min by Flybus), and join the Golden Circle day trip (Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss — all within 3 hours of the capital).
Reykjavik Airport (KEF) — Quick Facts
IATA Code
ICAO Code
~50 km southwest of Reykjavik city center
~45 min (Flybus to BSÍ)
~40 min (ISK 18,000–25,000 / ~$130–180)
1 Terminal
Akureyri AEY (~1h by air domestic), Egilsstaðir EGS (~1h by air domestic)
Icelandic Króna (ISK); credit cards accepted virtually everywhere
GMT (UTC+0, no DST — Iceland stays on GMT year-round)
How to Find the Cheapest Iceland Airfare
Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Iceland airline tickets from the USA.
Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead
Iceland airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure.
Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)
Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Iceland are consistently 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Icelandair from JFK or BOS — 5h Nonstop, Best Fares
Icelandair (from JFK 5.5h, BOS 5h, SEA 7.5h, MSP 6.5h, ORD 7h, LAX 9h) is the dominant US–Iceland carrier with the broadest US city coverage and generally the best year-round fares. JetBlue from JFK and BOS offers strong competition on East Coast routes. The cheapest Iceland fares consistently appear in shoulder seasons (April–May, September–October) — these months also offer the best combination of good weather, Northern Lights potential (September–October), and 18+ hours of daylight (April–May).
Rent a Car — Iceland Is Best Explored Independently
Iceland is one of the world’s finest self-drive destinations — the Ring Road (Route 1, 1,332km around the entire island) is paved and accessible in a standard 2WD car in summer, the GPS coordinates of every waterfall and viewpoint are freely available, and driving yourself eliminates the tour bus bottleneck at every major site. Rent a 4WD for the F-roads (Highland interior, Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk) — standard 2WD cars are not permitted and will void your rental insurance.
Use Miles & Points
Frequent flyer miles can reduce Iceland airline ticket costs. Check partner award availability to KEF.
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Flights to Iceland from US — Top Questions
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Reykjavik is served by KEF Airport (IATA: KEF, ICAO: BIKF), located ~50 km southwest of Reykjavik city center. Akureyri AEY (~1h by air domestic), Egilsstaðir EGS (~1h by air domestic) is the nearest alternative hub.
Top airlines include Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.
Shoulder seasons offer the best Iceland airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Flight times to Iceland (KEF) vary by departure city. Check AirlineTickets.services for routing options and total travel times from your nearest airport.
Reykjavik Airport (KEF) is located ~50 km southwest of Reykjavik city center. Bus takes approximately ~45 min (Flybus to BSÍ), while a taxi takes around ~40 min (ISK 18,000–25,000 / ~$130–180).
Flights to Iceland from the US — Your Complete Guide
Economy round-trip fares to Iceland (KEF) typically range $449–$900 round-trip. Compare all airlines and lock in the best Iceland airfare. No booking fees — ever.
Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Iceland
Flights to Iceland from USA
Iceland is a volcanic island nation of 380,000 in the North Atlantic — the world’s most sparsely populated European country, where the extraordinary geological forces of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (Iceland sits directly on the diverging boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates) produce a landscape of extraordinary diversity: active volcanoes (Eyjafjallajökull, Bárðarbunga, Grímsvötn), geysers (Geysir — the original geyser, erupting every 5–10 minutes), waterfalls of extraordinary scale (Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss), black sand beaches (Reynisfjara — the most dramatic black sand beach in Europe), glaciers covering 11% of the island (Vatnajökull — Europe’s largest glacier), and the extraordinary Northern Lights (September–March, visible from anywhere with dark skies — which in Iceland means anywhere outside Reykjavik). The combination of extreme accessibility from the US East Coast (5h nonstop from New York) and extraordinary natural diversity makes Iceland one of the world’s most rewarding adventure travel destinations. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Iceland from your US departure city.
Iceland Airfare: Budget Tips
Iceland airfare from the USA typically ranges $449–$900 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Iceland airline tickets.
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