Reykjavík to Dallas-Fort Worth (KEF–DFW) — 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
DTW Detroit 9h 47m AFDLVS AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h AFDLFI AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 10h 19m ACFIOS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver 10h 23m FI AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 37m FI AACXF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 10h 38m FIUA AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
JFK New York 11h AFDLFI AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 11h 9m FI AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
EWR Newark 11h 21m FISNUA AAF9G3 Newark (EWR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando 12h 6m FI AAAYCX Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 3,735 mi 8h 33m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–DFW had nonstop service from Icelandair, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 8h 33m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 1
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
TK Turkish Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: TK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,802
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
KEF → DFW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DFW → KEF
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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
Dallas-Fort Worth is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
3,735 mi / 6,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 33m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

KEF–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance3,735 mi / 6,011 km
Flight time8h 33m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 8h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 3,735 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from KEF to DFW: Icelandair, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from DFW to KEF 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 KEF to DFW

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) had nonstop service from Icelandair, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

KEF to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to DFW is about 8 hours 33 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.