Can I fly direct from Detroit to Reykjavik?

Historically, approximately 50% of flights from Detroit to Reykjavik have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a common occurrence on this route.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik?

A direct flight from Detroit to Reykjavik typically takes approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 4515 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to about 13 hours and 22 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes for this journey.

How often do Detroit to Reykjavik flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to Reykjavik route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route in the trailing 30 days has shown it to be a dynamic market for flight deals.

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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23
DTT - Reykjavik
77% AI deal score
$559
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2026-12-08 – 2026-12-12
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Detroit to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Detroit to Reykjavik connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, meaning you will likely have multiple stops on your journey.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik, consider traveling in September, when the median fare is $657. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $670, followed by December at $684.

A typical journey from Detroit to Reykjavik takes about 20h 54m, including connections. This duration accounts for the layovers and transfers common on this route, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect.

Flights from Detroit to Reykjavik cover a distance of 4515 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the overall travel time and potential for connecting flights.

Fares for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik typically range from $739–$1432, with a median of $1149. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Reykjavik

Regular price: $431 - $1,294

Prices for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik typically range from $431 to $1294. The current lowest deal is $566 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Dec 5.

now $566

Low $431

High $1,294

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to REK is September, with a median price of $657. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1380. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $657

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,380

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Direct flights from Detroit to Reykjavik

Icelandair

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Reykjavik

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

United Airlines

$861

$731

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

$877

$773

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$770

$623

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$677

$640

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$704

$616

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Reykjavik

Detroit (DTW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$724

$616

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik

7 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 7

$1,150 → $688

40%

9 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 9

$1,128 → $684

39%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,057 → $653

38%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,054 → $653

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik

Detroit - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Reykjavik are above the typical level at $566.

📅 Best time to fly

September, May, and December offer the lowest median prices

Historically, September ($657), May ($670), and December ($684) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 20h 54m

The typical flight duration from Detroit to Reykjavik is 20 hours and 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 50% of recent fares include connecting flights, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers the most direct deals

Icelandair has offered 74 direct deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Detroit to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often in recent months.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$654

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a great option for flights to Reykjavik from Detroit.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$617

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Consider Akureyri as an alternative for northern Iceland, but note the approximately 5-hour drive to Reykjavik.

📍 ~240 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$822

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

76% AI deal score

$3,158

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $753. Booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days out, saw average prices rise to $1184. Even booking within 0-6 days of departure typically resulted in higher average prices, at approximately $908.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Reykjavik was considered to be $739 or less. The median price for this route was $1149. Prices above $1432 were observed in the higher range of fares during this period.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik, with a median price of $657. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $670. In comparison, the annual median price for this route was $1149, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Detroit to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Reykjavik

Regular price: $431 - $1,294

Prices for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Reykjavik typically range from $431 to $1294. The current lowest deal is $566 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Dec 5.

now $566

Low $431

High $1,294

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to REK is September, with a median price of $657. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1380. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $657

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,380

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec