Louisville to Reykjavík (SDF–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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 8h 42m AAACAS ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 13m WN FI Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavík flights
BOS Boston 9h 19m AADLSK FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 1m AFAMDL DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 11h 3m ACKGUA FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 11h 18m WN FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
DTW Detroit 11h 29m AFDLKE DL Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavík flights
BNA Nashville 11h 35m WN FI Nashville (BNA) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 12h 33m ACCMUA FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 12h 54m ACUA ACFISN Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Louisville to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
769
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
SDF → KEF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
KEF → SDF
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric SDF→KEF BNA→KEF
Distance from SDF 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 4
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Louisville.
SDF: EDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 10:00 PM 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.

SDF–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Boston Logan.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Louisville.
Yes, return flights from KEF to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNA. 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 Chicago O'Hare, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA).