New York to Reykjavík (JFK–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,587 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: BT | 16 | 32Q, 76V, B38M | 5h45-5h50 | – | BT | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 763 | 5h35 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from New York
| Metric | JFK→KEF | EWR→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 8 |
| Flight time | 5h 35m | 5h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to KEF
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Icelandair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to KEF ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,587 miles (4,163 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).