Reykjavík to Los Angeles (KEF–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,304 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 42 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 11h 13m FI AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
PDX Portland 11h 25m FI AAAFAM Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles flights
SEA Seattle 11h 34m ASFI AAAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles flights
YVR Vancouver 11h 38m FI AAACAS Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 51m AFDLFI AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles flights
YYC Calgary 12h 5m WS CIDEEK Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago 12h 8m ACFIOS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 35m ACFISK ACNHNZ Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles flights
DTW Detroit 12h 43m UA AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
BWI Baltimore 12h 47m FI CANZSQ Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,304 mi 9h 36m nonstop -7h behind

KEF–LAX had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 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 36m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (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 LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,619
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 → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
LAX → KEF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,304 mi / 6,926 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance4,304 mi / 6,926 km
Flight time9h 36m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 9h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 4,304 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to LAX: Icelandair. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 9h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma.
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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 LAX

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in March 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 36 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, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.