Reykjavík to San Jose (KEF–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
4,196 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PDX Portland 10h 45m FI → ASDEFI Portland (PDX) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 10h 55m FI → ACEJALX Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle 11h 6m ASFI → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 13h 9m ACFIOS → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
MSP Minneapolis 15h 5m AFDLFI → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose flights
BWI Baltimore 24h 10m FI → WN Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
BNA Nashville 28h 50m FI → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
BUF Buffalo ~12h 49m HTT → UD Buffalo (BUF) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,196 mi 8h 32m nonstop -7h behind

KEF–SJC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 4,196 miles in 8h 32m.

Also explore KEF Routes SJC Routes KEF Live Flights SJC Live Flights SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Reykjavík flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PDX ~10h 45m DEN ~10h 55m SEA ~11h 6m BUF ~12h 49m ORD ~13h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
564
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 → SJC
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
SJC → KEF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
San Jose is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
4,196 mi / 6,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

KEF–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance4,196 mi / 6,753 km
Flight time8h 32m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 8h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 4,196 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to SJC. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma.
San Jose is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to SJC is about 8 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,196 miles (6,753 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.