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

KEF Airport Page →
4,196 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 5d 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
SEA Seattle 10h 59m ASFI → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 11h 19m FI → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
PDX Portland 11h 27m FI → ASEJAFI Portland (PDX) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago 13h 10m ACFIOS → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
DTW Detroit 16h 43m UA → DL Detroit (DTW) to San Jose flights
MSP Minneapolis 17h 52m AFDLFI → AFDLKL Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose flights
BWI Baltimore 23h 2m FI → RKJWN Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
BNA Nashville 31h 12m FI → UDWN Nashville (BNA) to San Jose flights
ANC Anchorage ~12h 16m CNK → CNK Anchorage (ANC) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles ~12h 51m → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) 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 44m 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 44m.

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 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SEA ~10h 59m DEN ~11h 19m PDX ~11h 27m ANC ~12h 16m LAX ~12h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
550
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
SJC → KEF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
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 44m 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 44m
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 44m 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 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Portland.
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 44 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.