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$322 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

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Cheapest round-trip
$674
Typical prices: $1,098-$843
Alaska Airlines
Tue 7/14Tue 7/28
SFO - KEF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$322
Typical prices: $407-$627
WestJet
Sat 7/25
SFO - KEF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $674 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $714 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik (SFO-KEF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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9:00 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
17h 00m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 10:55 pm
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$674Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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9:00 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
17h 00m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 9:54 pm
KEF
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SFO
16h 09m
1 stop
$675Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Aug 11
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8:28 pm - 9:00 am
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KEF
29h 32m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 9:54 pm
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16h 09m
1 stop
$680Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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3:00 pm - 9:40 am
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KEF
11h 40m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 4:48 pm
KEF
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SFO
13h 08m
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$690Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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8:20 am - 6:05 am
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KEF
14h 45m
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4:50 pm - 11:28 pm
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SFO
13h 38m
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$702Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 28
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9:00 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
17h 00m
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12:45 pm - 9:27 pm
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SFO
15h 42m
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$704Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 28
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6:03 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
19h 57m
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12:45 pm - 7:58 pm
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14h 13m
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$705Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:03 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
18h 57m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 10:33 pm
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16h 48m
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$710Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, Jun 6
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11:56 am - 9:40 am
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KEF
14h 44m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 4:48 pm
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13h 08m
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$713Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:03 am - 9:00 am
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KEF
19h 57m
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12:45 pm - 9:27 pm
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15h 42m
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$715Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Reykjavik flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $740 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,148 and $1,102 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$322
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Reykjavik based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Reykjavik flights

  • Which airline offers environmentally friendly options for flying from San Francisco to Reykjavík?

    By investing in new, fuel-efficient aircraft and putting numerous sustainability programs into place, SAS and Icelandair have been actively working to become more environmentally friendly for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavík.

  • How can I travel to my location from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)?

    From the airport, you can board the “Straetó” bus to travel to Reykjavík and other Icelandic cities. At the airport, taxis are also easily accessible. You can find them right outside the terminal building. This option provides easy access and direct transportation to your location. If having your own vehicle gives you more flexibility, you can rent one from one of the car rental firms located at the airport.

  • Can I upgrade a class for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavík?

    Yes – you can upgrade to a better class on United Airlines, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). These airlines enable passengers to upgrade to a higher class, subject to availability, either at the time of booking or closer to the departure date. Additionally, upgrading your ticket to a higher class is possible by using miles or points.

  • Where do flights from San Francisco to Reykjavík's layovers often take place?

    The majority of San Francisco to Reykjavík flights make a stopover at one of the following locations: Copenhagen (CPH) for SAS Airlines, Minneapolis (MSP), New York (JFK) for Delta Air Lines, or Chicago (ORD) for United. If you choose to take a flight with Air Canada, you will make a stop in one of the following cities: Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), or Vancouver (YVR), and then connect to Reykjavík (KEF).

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport was $322 for a one-way ticket and $674 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Reykjavik?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Reykjavik, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Reykjavik from San Francisco?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Reykjavik.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,061 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $887 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reykjavik from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reykjavik with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and KEF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reykjavik from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport

  • When you choose to book your flights through Alaska Airlines, which operates from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as its hub, there are several benefits. You have a great chance of finding a flight that fits conveniently with your travel plans due to the availability of daily flights connecting San Francisco and Reykjavík.
  • Icelandair, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Air Canada provide reservations for passengers with disabilities, particularly those with limited mobility. These airlines offer specialized services to accommodate passengers with impairments, including mobility assistance, priority boarding and disembarking, wheelchair-accessible seating options, and trained staff to assist them during their travel.
  • Airlines such as Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada cater to families traveling with children on flights from San Francisco to Reykjavík. These carriers provide various amenities like children's meals, activity kits, and entertainment options specifically designed to keep young travelers happy and engaged during the journey.
  • There are several airlines that let passengers bring pets on board for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavík, including SAS, Air Canada, Lufthansa United, and Icelandair. Larger animals can be carried in the airplane hold as checked luggage. The pet carrier must be leak-proof and sufficiently ventilated to guarantee the pet's comfort and safety.
  • When traveling from San Francisco to Reykjavík with a considerable amount of luggage, it's recommended to choose an airline with more flexible carry-on baggage policies. For instance, Icelandair permits passengers to carry a personal item and a carry-on bag into the cabin, with a maximum weight limit of 70 lbs. per bag.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Reykjavik

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Reykjavik. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12352 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
SFO - PDX
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The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

Westjet was late and we missed our connecting flight with Cathay. Had to wait 8 hours. Westjet only allows 1 checked in baggage for international flights- it’s always been 2. Canada allows only 1 sandwhich bag size full off small liquids. Everything else will be tossed. Awful trip. Will never fly west jet or go to Toronto to connect flights!

No pre boarding kiosk to check in, baggage claim detected luggage didn’t leave the airport, poorly managed recovery of lost luggage, and blame lost tag from conveyor to TSA/security, very poor from TSA/security check to delivery, crucial if compensation will go thru and will likely wait for months unlike United,

Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

Plane seating was uncomfortable, very tight fitting for someone my height, did not recline and overall un enjoyable

Horrible! I spend in airport from 9:30 and till 2 am. My flights and connections was delayed, rebooked and after was delayed, I couldn’t get home! I was stuck! The money I paid it’s to much for what I got! 💩 never again flying with your company! Second time booked with you and second time lots of issues. I rather pay 100$ more but be on schedule and time!

Everything was good except for flight delay, but it was because of the snow storm in the arrival airport.

They lost my bag. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow.

No communication from Kayak or West Jet. Booked extra flights, flights cancelled, no one answers calls. Will be disputing charges.

On-time arrivals and departures. Crew helpful and friendly. Yet everything costs extra: seat selection, food, even airphones!

Pleasant, attentive flight attendants, but they’ve got to upgrade their seats to be a true “business class” carrier.

Was a bit surprised that Icelandair flies a domestically configured 757s on long-haul flights to Iceland (no lie-flat seats in business class).

When you consider the price I ended up paying for everything. This was not a good deal! I had no idea that this airline had changed to a bargain basement no frills airline. So, it was disappointing to have to pay for every little thing. The only thing included was water and coffee. You have to pay for everything else! So I just felt nickel and dime.

The movie choices were poor. The worst problem is the treatment of passengers durinng pre-boarding. In one case the primes were checked in and sent down the boarding tunnek only to stand waiting there while the plane is cleaned. In the second case the bus was loaded, the doors closed and just stood there unmoving like sardeines in a tin for over TEN minutes. In both cases it was rough on us old guys who find standing for long periods trying.. In other words, Donnt just stack us up and forget us.

Second time with Saga Premium, everything was fab, but the entertainment centre on both my flights didn't work, plus the seat on the NY to Rek flight (Airbus) was so solid and so uncomfortable. The 737Max flight's seat was much, much better.

I’m considering never flying with Iceland Air again. The seats in economy are torture. Now you only get water, coffee and tea for free- really? No food, not a single peanut. The passport line was insane, everyone was worried about catching their connecting flight. This was the third time I’ve barely made my connection, had to run. It can’t be that my choice is to use the bathroom (during the 50 minutes between flights) or make my flight. SO stressful! Ugh.

Iceland Air severely damaged a checked bag. Additionally, the gate agent caused issues for many passengers who had standard-sized onboard bags that would have passed inspection by any other airline.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

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