Grand Rapids to Reykjavík (GRR–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
ORD Chicago 8h 25m AAASBA ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 28m AFAMDL DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 43m WN FI Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 8h 47m UA ACFISN Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
BNA Nashville 10h 7m G4WN FI Nashville (BNA) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 10h 36m F9JRE FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 11h 28m F9UAWN FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
BOS Boston 18h 34m G4 FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
DTW Detroit ~8h 21m AFAMDL DL Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavík flights
PDX Portland ~13h 40m G4 FI Portland (PDX) to Reykjavík flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Grand Rapids to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GRR and KEF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
567
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
GRR → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KEF → GRR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays →

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric GRR→KEF DTW→KEF
Distance from GRR 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 4
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.
GRR: EDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
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.

GRR–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KEF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.
Yes, return flights from KEF to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW).