Are direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, depending on the route and airline. Evaluate whether the time saved is worth a potentially higher fare.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Reykjavik flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Reykjavik flights?

Always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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SFO - Reykjavik
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San Francisco to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

The journey from San Francisco to Reykjavik covers a distance of 6770 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $919–$1351, with a median of $1150. Currently, 0% of recent fares are considered a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik? The data shows that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $397. Following closely are December, with a median of $490, and January, with a median of $497. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik connect at least once. There are currently no direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Reykjavik? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 24h 32m. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Regular price: $500 - $930

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

The regular price range for this route is between $500 and $930. The current lowest deal is $551 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 28.

now $551

Low $500

High $930

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik is September, with a median price of $397. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $2007. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $397

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,007

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Scandinavian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Icelandair

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$539

$625

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$542

$580

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$527

$600

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$558

$620

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$574

$695

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$558

$569

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$752 → $619

18%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$758 → $649

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$752 → $645

14%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$748 → $642

14%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

San Francisco - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to REK are above the typical level, with a median price of $1150.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices as low as $397

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $397.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 32m

Flights from SFO to REK typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 24h 32m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $551

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $551 from SFO to REK, departing Oct 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$679

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is the primary airport for international flights to Reykjavik from San Francisco.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$679

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 (approximately a 5-hour drive in good weather)

💸 Flights from ~$1,006

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

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From SFO

Elite

Oct 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,292

$2,020

Save $1,272

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,440

$2,052

Save $1,388

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,554

$2,052

Save $1,502

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,315

$2,070

Save $1,245

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 19

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,366

$2,081

Save $1,285

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 08

Reykjavik, Iceland

93% AI deal score

$3,544

$2,092

Save $1,452

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 07

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$3,310

$2,092

Save $1,218

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 07

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$3,302

$2,136

Save $1,166

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$3,317

$2,206

Save $1,111

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 16

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$3,269

$2,246

Save $1,023

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 17

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$3,361

$2,259

Save $1,102

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$3,324

$2,259

Save $1,065

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you see various options across different airlines. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. Mid-week bookings are sometimes suggested for better rates.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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San Francisco to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Regular price: $500 - $930

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

The regular price range for this route is between $500 and $930. The current lowest deal is $551 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 28.

now $551

Low $500

High $930

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

September

Cheapest

Flights from $397

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,007

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Scandinavian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Icelandair

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$539

$625

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$542

$580

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$527

$600

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$558

$620

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$574

$695

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Reykjavik

San Francisco (SFO) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$558

$569

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$752 → $619

18%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$758 → $649

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$752 → $645

14%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$748 → $642

14%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

San Francisco - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to REK are above the typical level, with a median price of $1150.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices as low as $397

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $397.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 32m

Flights from SFO to REK typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 24h 32m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $551

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $551 from SFO to REK, departing Oct 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$679

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International is the primary airport for international flights to Reykjavik from San Francisco.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$679

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

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

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$3,324

$2,259

Save $1,065

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Reykjavik

San Francisco to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

San Francisco - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for prices as low as $397

Connecting flights average 24h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $551

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

Oct 08

Dec 08

Dec 10

Oct 08

Oct 19

Dec 08

Jan 07

Oct 07

Oct 21

Oct 16

Oct 17

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Reykjavik flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Reykjavik flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

San Francisco to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Direct flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Reykjavik

San Francisco - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for prices as low as $397

Connecting flights average 24h 32m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $551

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

Oct 08

Dec 08

Dec 10

Oct 08

Oct 19

Dec 08

Jan 07

Oct 07

Oct 21

Oct 16

Oct 17

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Reykjavik?