Reykjavík to Los Angeles (KEF–LAX) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KEF–LAX had nonstop service from Icelandair, Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 4,304 miles in 9h 7m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
KEF–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to LAX
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had nonstop service from Icelandair, Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to LAX is about 9 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,304 miles (6,926 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.