Oakland to Reykjavík (OAK–KEF) — 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 7 hubs
PDX Portland 10h ASLXJWN FI Portland (PDX) to Reykjavík flights
SEA Seattle 10h 25m ASAYBA ASFI Seattle (SEA) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 10h 53m WN FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
BWI Baltimore 15h 58m UD FI Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavík flights
YHM Hamilton ~10h 58m Hamilton (YHM) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago ~12h 3m ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando ~13h 57m MX FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
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Oakland to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
343
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → KEF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
KEF → OAK
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric OAK→KEF SFO→KEF SJC→KEF
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Reykjavík is 7 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Reykjavík.
Visa & Entry

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.

OAK–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
Reykjavík is 7 hours ahead of Oakland.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).