What percentage of New York to Reykjavik flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.2% of flights from New York to Reykjavik were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

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. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 11 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from New York to Reykjavik are classified as frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find lower fares for this route. Frequent deal availability indicates opportunities for savings.

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New York to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Reykjavik

Flights from New York to Reykjavik cover a distance of 4212 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from New York to Reykjavik typically range from $905 to $1719, with a median price of $1282. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik, you'll find that December and January stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $407. Following closely, April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $461. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For direct flights from New York to Reykjavik, only 7.2% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. When flights do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights for the majority of journeys on this route.

A typical journey from New York to Reykjavik, including connections, takes approximately 14h 25m. However, if you find a non-stop option, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 5h 45m. Given that most itineraries involve connections, you should factor in the longer travel duration for your trip planning.

How much is a round trip from New York to Reykjavik

Regular price: $311 - $822

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

The regular price range for this route is between $311 and $822. The current lowest deal is $318 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 10-Oct 22.

now $318

Low $311

High $822

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to REK is January, with a median price of $407. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1624. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $407

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,624

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$764

$438

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$745

$439

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air France

$745

$438

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$958

$465

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$928

$465

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$928

$465

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$947 → $449

53%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$935 → $439

53%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$958 → $465

51%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$928 → $465

50%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Reykjavik

New York - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Reykjavik are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January, December, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 45m

Direct flights to Reykjavik typically take 5h 45m, while connecting flights average 14h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 92.8% of available options for this route historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct flights

Icelandair provides direct flights from New York to Reykjavik, with deals found from $318.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Reykjavik, providing a convenient option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$321

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$321

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

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

📍 ~387 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car, though a 5-hour drive in good weather).

💸 Flights from ~$678

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

93% AI deal score

$4,890

$2,468

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Reykjavik is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1070. Booking 0-6 days out saw prices increase to an average of $1228, while booking 28-59 days in advance showed an average price of $1377. These trends were observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Reykjavik was considered to be $905 or less. The median price for this route was $1282. Prices above $1719 were in the higher range, based on data from a 90-day window.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from New York to Reykjavik, with a median price of $407 for both. April also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $461. The annual median price for this route was $1282, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in these months, based on data from a 270-day window.

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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: $311 - $822

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

The regular price range for this route is between $311 and $822. The current lowest deal is $318 with Icelandair for travel from Oct 10-Oct 22.

now $318

Low $311

High $822

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Reykjavik

January

Cheapest

Flights from $407

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,624

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

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$764

$438

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$745

$439

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air France

$745

$438

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$958

$465

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$928

$465

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Reykjavik

New York (JFK) - Reykjavik (KEF)

$928

$465

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$947 → $449

53%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$935 → $439

53%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$958 → $465

51%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$928 → $465

50%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Reykjavik