Reykjavík to Philadelphia (KEF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
2,674 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BOS Boston 8h 13m FI AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 23m ACFISK AAACJRE Toronto (YYZ) to Philadelphia flights
IAD Dulles 9h FIUA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
YUL Montréal 9h 34m ACUA AAACAV Montréal (YUL) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 9h 57m UA AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 10h 1m ACFIOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 41m AFDLFI AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 10h 48m FI AAASBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 11h 16m FI AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
DUB Dublin 11h 27m EKFITP AAAYBA Dublin (DUB) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,674 mi 5h 36m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–PHL had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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 2,674 miles in 5h 36m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HTT HTT 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT (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 PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,257
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 → PHL
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
PHL → KEF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Philadelphia is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,674 mi / 4,303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

KEF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,674 mi / 4,303 km
Flight time5h 36m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 5h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,674 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to PHL. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles.
Philadelphia is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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 PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to PHL is about 5 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,674 miles (4,303 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.