What percentage of New York to Reykjavik flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.8% of flights from New York to Reykjavik have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that the majority of travelers on this route will likely have at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Reykjavik?

A direct flight from New York to Reykjavik typically takes 5 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 4198 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 16 hours and 53 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Reykjavik flights?

Historically, deals for flights from New York to Reykjavik have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking lower fares. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown opportunities for price fluctuations, making alerts a useful tool for tracking potential savings.

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New York to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Reykjavik

For those planning cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik, fares typically range from $987 to $1648, with a median price of $1257. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for this route.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $485. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $551, and May, with a median fare of $562. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Reykjavik connect at least once. Only 5.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Reykjavik. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from New York to Reykjavik takes approximately 5h 45m, including connections. For itineraries with at least one connection, the median journey time extends to 23h 7m. Non-stop flights on this route have a median duration of 5h 45m.

The distance between New York and Reykjavik is 4198 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This distance means you can expect a substantial flight duration, especially when factoring in potential connections.

How much is a round trip from New York to Reykjavik

Regular price: $466 - $858

Prices for flights from New York to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Reykjavik typically range from $466 to $858. The current lowest deal is $404 with Icelandair for travel from Feb 7-Feb 13.

now $404

Low $466

High $858

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to REK is June, with a median price of $485. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1573. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $485

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,573

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Reykjavik

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$387

$605

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$446

$606

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$416

$606

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$420

$606

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Austrian Airlines

$648

$600

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

$534

$642

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Reykjavik

5 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 25

$538 → $444

17%

5 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 24

$538 → $444

17%

7 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 26

$535 → $444

17%

7 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 27

$535 → $444

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Reykjavik

New York - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for NYC to REK are above the typical level, with 2% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

June offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, June, April, and May show the lowest median prices for flights to Reykjavik.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 45m.

Direct flights typically take 5h 45m, while connecting flights average 23h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 94.2% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights.

Icelandair is one airline that offers direct flights from New York to Reykjavik.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights to Reykjavik from New York appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Reykjavik and is often the cheapest option from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$403

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides an alternative departure point from New York for flights to Reykjavik.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$570

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is another option for flights to Reykjavik from the New York area.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$954

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient choice for flights to Reykjavik from the New York region.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$414

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Akureyri Airport is a useful alternative, serving as the primary international gateway for Northern Iceland.

📍 ~240 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, approximately a 5-hour drive in good weather).

💸 Flights from ~$694

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

$1,733

Save $2,877

Icelandair

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, booking flights from New York to Reykjavik 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $1305. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 28-59 days out average around $1480, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $1710. This trend was observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Reykjavik is typically around $987. The median price for this route historically stands at $1257. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1648 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, June has offered the cheapest flights from New York to Reykjavik, with a median price of $485. April and May also tend to be more affordable, with median prices of $551 and $562 respectively. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $1257 for this route. This analysis is based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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New York to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from New York to Reykjavik

Regular price: $466 - $858

Prices for flights from New York to Reykjavik are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Reykjavik typically range from $466 to $858. The current lowest deal is $404 with Icelandair for travel from Feb 7-Feb 13.

now $404

Low $466

High $858

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to REK is June, with a median price of $485. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1573. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $485

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,573

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Reykjavik

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$387

$605

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$446

$606

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$416

$606

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$420

$606

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Austrian Airlines

$648

$600

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Reykjavik

New York (EWR) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Scandinavian Airlines

$534

$642

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Reykjavik

5 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 25

$538 → $444

17%

5 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 24

$538 → $444

17%

7 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 26

$535 → $444

17%

7 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 27

$535 → $444

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Reykjavik