Reykjavík to Salt Lake City (KEF–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Reykjavík to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between KEF and SLC, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
RST ~10h 31m ATW ~10h 36m YYZ ~11h 20m PSM ~11h 49m SJC ~12h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,285
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 → SLC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
SLC → KEF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Salt Lake City is 6 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 12:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KEF–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to SLC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, ATW, YYZ, PSM, SJC, TEB, PIT, ATL, FLL, ZRH, SEA, YVR, RDU, PDX, IAD, BWI, DEN, JFK, MSP, EWR, ORD, BOS, AMS, LHR, MCO, MIA and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 6 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

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.