Can I fly direct from Seattle to Reykjavik?

Direct flights from Seattle to Reykjavik are not common, historically accounting for approximately 4.8% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. Most travelers on this route will need to take connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should anticipate needing at least one stop when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Seattle to Reykjavik?

A direct flight from Seattle to Reykjavik typically takes around 7 hours and 35 minutes. However, direct flights are not frequently available. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to approximately 16 hours and 24 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 5830 kilometers. Travelers should factor in the longer travel time if a direct option is not secured.

Should I set a price alert for Seattle to Reykjavik flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Seattle to Reykjavik flights is advisable. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations, meaning deals and price drops occur regularly. Monitoring prices can help travelers identify opportune moments to book. Historically, prices on this route have shown enough variability over a 30-day period to make price alerts beneficial.

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Seattle to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik

When planning cheap flights from Seattle to Reykjavik, you'll find that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $650. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $754, and April, where the median fare is $856. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

Fares for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik typically range from $1017 to $1595, with a median of $1322. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 4.8% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and when connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Seattle to Reykjavik takes approximately 7h 40m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this median duration accounts for the time spent on stopovers. The non-stop flight time is also 7h 40m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 28h 18m.

The distance between Seattle and Reykjavik is approximately 5830 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance contributes to the overall journey time and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Reykjavik

Regular price: $564 - $1,004

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik is between $564 and $1004. The current lowest deal is $527 with Lufthansa, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 19.

now $527

Low $564

High $1,004

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Reykjavik is January, with a median price of $682. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1507. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $682

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,507

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Direct flights from Seattle to Reykjavik

Icelandair

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Reykjavik

Tue, Oct 27

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Seattle (SEA) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Icelandair

$519

$589

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$655

$713

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$728 → $546

25%

8 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 19

$657 → $527

20%

7 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 24

$618 → $550

11%

6 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 19

$616 → $576

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Reykjavik

Seattle - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Reykjavik are above the typical level, with a median price of $1322.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are January, March, and April

Historically, January ($650), March ($754), and April ($856) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 40m

Direct flights to Reykjavik typically take 7h 40m, while connecting flights average 28h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.8% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Icelandair offers direct deals

Icelandair has offered direct flight deals from Seattle to Reykjavik.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals to Reykjavik

Deals to Reykjavik are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Reykjavik, with prices from $550.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$550

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers flights to Reykjavik, with prices from $812.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$812

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base offers flights to Reykjavik, with prices from $550.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$550

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,332

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$3,649

$2,282

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Historically, booking flights from Seattle to Reykjavik 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $1298. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out have averaged $1873, while those booked 0-6 days prior to departure have an average price of $1602. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in notable savings on this route.

A good price for a flight from Seattle to Reykjavik is typically around $1017 or less, based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route has been $1322. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1595 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the good price threshold can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Reykjavik, with a median price of $650. Other relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $754, and April, with a median price of $856. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $1322 for this route, offering potential savings for travelers. Conversely, April was also observed as the most expensive month, indicating price variability.

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Seattle to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Reykjavik

Regular price: $564 - $1,004

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Reykjavik is between $564 and $1004. The current lowest deal is $527 with Lufthansa, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 19.

now $527

Low $564

High $1,004

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Reykjavik

January

Cheapest

Flights from $682

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,507

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec