Reykjavík to Newark (KEF–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 7M9 | 6h25 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 2 | 7M8 | 6h25 | – | – | – |
| B0 La Compagnie | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Newark.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.