Reykjavík to Minneapolis (KEF–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,937 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL261+2
Seat map
DL Delta
752 Seat map
9:30 AM
GMT TM
11:11 AM
CDT
6h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4005cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
9:30 AM
GMT TM
11:11 AM
CDT
6h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5603cs
AF Air France
752
9:30 AM
GMT TM
11:11 AM
CDT
6h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI657
FI Icelandair
B39M
4:45 PM
GMT
6:20 PM
CDT
6h 35m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI671
FI Icelandair
4:53 PM
GMT
6:38 PM
CDT
6h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI656
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT T2
6:35 AM+1
GMT
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL260
Seat map
DL Delta
752 Seat map
7:58 PM
CDT T1
7:00 AM+1
GMT
6h 2m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ORD Chicago 9h 29m ACFIOS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 8m FI AMDLKE Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis flights
EWR Newark 10h 9m FISNUA AMDLKE Newark (EWR) to Minneapolis flights
IAD Dulles 10h 17m FIUA AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 10h 21m FI AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 24m ACFIUA ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Minneapolis flights
BNA Nashville 10h 35m FI AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis flights
YYC Calgary 10h 46m WS AFDLKE Calgary (YYC) to Minneapolis flights
BOS Boston 11h 36m FI AFAMDL Boston (BOS) to Minneapolis flights
DUB Dublin 11h 54m EKFITP AFDLEI Dublin (DUB) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Minneapolis
4 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 2,937 mi 6h 41m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–MSP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Delta Air Lines and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 2,937 miles in approximately 6h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 8 B39M 6h35-6h45
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 7 752 6h41 SkyTeam AF, VS
BT airBaltic 0
KL KLM 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, DL, VS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FI (8 flights/wk, 53%)
SkyTeam: DL + KL (7 flights/wk, 47%)
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 MSP direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,924
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 → MSP
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
MSP → KEF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Minneapolis is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
2,937 mi / 4,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 41m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

KEF–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance2,937 mi / 4,726 km
Flight time6h 41m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights29 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 6h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 2,937 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from KEF to MSP: Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, airBaltic and KLM.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Minneapolis is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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 MSP

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, airBaltic and KLM. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KEF to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to MSP is about 6 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,937 miles (4,726 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.