Reykjavík to New Orleans (KEF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KEF and MSY. Nearest airports to KEF with scheduled service: Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV, 23 mi) · Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ, 144 mi) · Akureyri International Airport (AEY, 176 mi)
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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
BNA Nashville 9h 40m FI → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 50m FI → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 10h 16m FIUA → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 10h 37m AFDLFI → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 55m AFDLFI → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 11h 10m FI → F9MXWN Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 11h 12m ACFIOS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 11h 19m FI → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
EWR Newark 11h 54m FISNUA → ACOSTP Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 12h 6m AFDLVS → DLKEWS Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between KEF and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore KEF Routes MSY Routes KEF Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Reykjavík flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BNA ~9h 40m BWI ~9h 50m IAD ~10h 16m JFK ~10h 37m MSP ~10h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,084
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KEF → MSY
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
MSY → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

KEF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
New Orleans is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.