Minneapolis to Reykjavík (MSP–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 2,937 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 7 | B39M | 6h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→KEF | RST→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 5m | 5h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 11:00 PM in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to KEF
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSP to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to KEF ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,937 miles (4,726 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ADW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).