Reykjavík to Vancouver (KEF–YVR) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KEF–YVR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, Air Canada and Smartwings lead the route. The flight covers 3,533 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: BT | 7 | 7M8, B38M | 7h14-7h45 | – | – | BT |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QS Smartwings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
KEF: GMT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in Vancouver.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
KEF–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KEF to YVR
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, Air Canada and Smartwings. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KEF to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KEF to YVR is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,533 miles (5,685 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Seattle–Tacoma and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.