Are direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be less expensive. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Sydney to Reykjavik flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often result in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may yield better deals.

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

Before booking, 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 to avoid surprises.

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SYD - Reykjavik
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A$1,467
A$2,005
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Sydney to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

For cheap flights from Sydney to Reykjavik, fares typically range from $1591–$2037, with a median of $1747. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to consider booking. However, recent fares classified as a good price are 0%, suggesting that while current prices are lower, they may not yet represent exceptional value.

A typical journey from Sydney to Reykjavik takes approximately 36h 35m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, where most itineraries involve multiple stops. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1372. Following June, March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1628, and November presents another option at a median of $1684.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik are connecting, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. Travelers should expect to make at least 2 stopovers on a typical journey. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a substantial distance of 16626 kilometers between the two cities.

Given that deals are infrequent for this route, setting up a price alert can be a helpful strategy to get notifications when fares drop. This can be particularly useful for securing a better price on this long-haul journey with multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Reykjavik

Regular price: A$1,675 - A$2,696

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik is between 1675 AUD and 2696 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1660 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now A$1,660

Low A$1,675

High A$2,696

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik is June, with a median price of $1372. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $2162. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,372

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,162

Feb

Jun

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

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Air India Limited

Etihad Airways

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Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Reykjavik

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,976

A$2,067

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$2,004

A$2,074

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,992

A$2,234

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,995

A$2,348

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air China, easyJet UK

A$1,845

A$1,972

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air China, easyJet UK

A$1,886

A$2,017

One-way

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

13 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 22

A$1,809 → A$1,660

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

A$1,978 → A$1,913

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

A$1,872 → A$1,818

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

A$1,855 → A$1,839

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Sydney - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Reykjavik are below the typical level, with prices around $1660.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1372.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Flights from Sydney to Reykjavik typically involve connections, with a median duration of 36h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines is available for $1660 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Historically, deals for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik are rare.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Reykjavik, offering a good balance of price and location.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,727

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,670

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri is the largest regional airport in Iceland, serving as a primary gateway for Northern Iceland.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,719

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

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From SYD

Elite

Apr 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$7,256

$5,152

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Jan 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,057

$5,415

Save $2,642

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Jan 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,057

$5,420

Save $2,637

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Feb 28

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,334

$5,480

Save $2,854

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

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Mar 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,477

$5,551

Save $2,926

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Mar 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,320

$5,551

Save $2,769

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,360

$5,556

Save $2,804

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Jan 20

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,290

$5,612

Save $2,678

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Feb 17

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,478

$5,643

Save $2,835

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From WSI

Elite

Mar 10

Reykjavik, Iceland

91% AI deal score

$8,502

$5,659

Save $2,843

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Apr 19

Reykjavik, Iceland

90% AI deal score

$7,141

$5,363

Save $1,778

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Apr 17

Reykjavik, Iceland

90% AI deal score

$7,148

$5,394

Save $1,754

Vietjet Air, +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 websites can help you compare options from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for longer international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different rates than weekend bookings.

Comparing flights to and from nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical travel options. While it may add to your ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Sydney to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Reykjavik

Regular price: A$1,675 - A$2,696

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik is between 1675 AUD and 2696 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1660 AUD with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now A$1,660

Low A$1,675

High A$2,696

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,372

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$2,162

Feb

Jun

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

Aero Services Executive

Air India Limited

Etihad Airways

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Reykjavik

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,976

A$2,067

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$2,004

A$2,074

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,992

A$2,234

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

China Southern Airlines, easyJet UK

A$1,995

A$2,348

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air China, easyJet UK

A$1,845

A$1,972

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Reykjavik

Sydney (SYD) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air China, easyJet UK

A$1,886

A$2,017

One-way

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

13 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 22

A$1,809 → A$1,660

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

A$1,978 → A$1,913

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

A$1,872 → A$1,818

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

A$1,855 → A$1,839

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Sydney - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Reykjavik are below the typical level, with prices around $1660.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1372.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Flights from Sydney to Reykjavik typically involve connections, with a median duration of 36h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from China Southern Airlines is available for $1660 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Historically, deals for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik are rare.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Reykjavik, offering a good balance of price and location.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,727

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,670

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri is the largest regional airport in Iceland, serving as a primary gateway for Northern Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

90% AI deal score

$7,148

$5,394

Save $1,754

Vietjet Air, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Reykjavik

Sydney to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Sydney - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals for this route are rare.

Sydney 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?

Are direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Sydney to Reykjavik flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

Sydney to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

Sydney - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Connecting flights typically take 36h 35m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

China Southern Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals for this route are rare.

Sydney 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

Apr 21

Jan 20

Jan 20

Feb 28

Mar 10

Mar 10

Feb 17

Jan 20

Feb 17

Mar 10

Apr 19

Apr 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?