San Francisco to Reykjavík (SFO–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.
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.
SFO–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 4,193 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 1 | 763 | 8h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→KEF | SJC→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 8h 35m | 8h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 46% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 1:00 AM (next day) 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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to KEF
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to KEF is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,193 miles (6,748 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Vancouver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).