Dallas-Fort Worth to Reykjavík (DFW–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 9h 26m AAASAY FI Nashville (BNA) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 9h 33m AAACAV ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 43m AAAFAM DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
BOS Boston 9h 49m AAAYBA FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 10h 8m AAASAT FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 9m AACXEJA FI Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 10h 13m AAACAV FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 10h 16m 5XAAF9 ACFI Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 10h 57m AAAYBA FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 10h 59m AAASCX FI Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Reykjavík flights
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,735 mi 7h 50m nonstop +5h ahead

DFW–KEF had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,735 miles in 7h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DFW–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 1 54%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,613
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → KEF
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
KEF → DFW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 11:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
3,735 mi / 6,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.

Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance3,735 mi / 6,011 km
Flight time7h 50m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 7h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 3,735 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DFW to KEF: Icelandair. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from KEF to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DFW to KEF

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DFW to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to KEF is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,735 miles (6,011 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.