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

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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
DEN Denver 10h 30m FI → 2IACAF Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City flights
YVR Vancouver 10h 39m FI → AFDLKL Vancouver (YVR) to Salt Lake City flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 44m AFDLFI → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City flights
SEA Seattle 11h 4m ASFI → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Salt Lake City flights
ORD Chicago 11h 15m ACFIOS → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City flights
PDX Portland 11h 30m FI → AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Salt Lake City flights
YYC Calgary 11h 44m WS → AFDLLA Calgary (YYC) to Salt Lake City flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 54m ACFISK → ACDLWS Toronto (YYZ) to Salt Lake City flights
BOS Boston 11h 59m FI → AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Salt Lake City flights
DTW Detroit 12h 20m UA → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Salt Lake City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DEN ~10h 30m YVR ~10h 39m MSP ~10h 44m SEA ~11h 4m ORD ~11h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,476
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SLC → KEF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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 connectionsAvailable
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/Denver
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Vancouver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Vancouver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.