Reykjavík to Newark (KEF–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BT6278
BT airBaltic
7M8
5:00 PM
GMT
7:25 PM
EDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI623
FI Icelandair
7M9
5:00 PM
GMT
7:25 PM
EDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6276
BT airBaltic
7M9
8:35 PM
EDT TB
6:15 AM+1
GMT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI622
FI Icelandair
7M9
9:16 PM
EDT TB
5:45 AM+1
GMT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Reykjavík to Newark
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,596 mi 6h 25m nonstop -4h behind 43 1-stop hubs

KEF–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, airBaltic and La Compagnie lead the route. The flight covers 2,596 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 7 7M9 6h25
BT airBaltic 2 7M8 6h25
B0 La Compagnie 1
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BT
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B0 + BT + FI (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KEF to EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,476
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 → EWR
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
Return
EWR → KEF
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Newark is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,596 mi / 4,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

KEF–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,596 mi / 4,177 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,596 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: La Compagnie, airBaltic and Icelandair.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from KEF to EWR. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGR, YHM, PWM, PIT, ATL, FLL, DUB, AGP, SJC, SAL, FRA, MSP, EDI, YYZ, WAW, BWI, BOS, AMS, ORD, IAD, RDU, PDX, NRT, DEN, ZRH, MCO, SEA, YVR, BCN, MXP, LHR, CPH, ORY, MIA, LIS, JFK, OSL, MUC, CDG, FCO, BRU, BER and ARN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 EWR

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from La Compagnie, airBaltic and Icelandair. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to EWR ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,596 miles (4,177 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.