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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 12:49 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 5:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport takes 5h 44m, covering 2,585 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from $446 to $712, with an average of $548 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $548 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $364 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $547 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $417.

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ice Rental 4x4
• Fair Car
• Budget
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 06m.

One-stop flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $521 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $581, a difference of $60.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New York and Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Icelandair
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 30m, compared with 9h 50m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 12h 33m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 4 hours ahead of New York (Greenwich Mean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are Harpa, Laugardalsholl and The Settlement Exhibition: Reykjavík 871±2. These are among the most viewed places in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights:

• Icelandair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Icelandair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Most airlines on this route have varying carry-on and checked luggage allowance policies. If you book PLAY Airlines, your carry-on bag's dimensions shouldn't exceed 17 x 13 x 10 inches. You can also bring an additional checked bag weighing no more than 50 lbs. For Virgin Atlantic, the maximum carry-on dimensions are 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches, and another checked bag not exceeding 50 lbs.

The public transport available from KEF airport to downtown Reykjavik is the Flybus Iceland bus, which gets you downtown in around 45 minutes. A quick alternative to get to the city is a taxi that takes approximately 41 minutes. If you love flexibility and freedom, you can rent a car to get downtown at your own pace.

Virgin Atlantic is focused on protecting the environment by recycling and reusing to reduce waste in landfills. Also, this airline is among many using sustainable aviation fuel to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. You can also be assured of sustainable travel if you book Aeromexico. This airline has a Fly Green program and has reduced carbon emissions by at least 38 tons using sustainable aviation fuel.

Most airlines on this route allow passengers to upgrade to first class if seats are available. Mostly, passengers receive an email about available first class seats and the amenities to expect after upgrading. However, upgrading is affordable because you pay less than passengers who originally booked first class. Also, the amount you pay depends on your class fare and airline.