Santa Ana to Reykjavík (SNA–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SNA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SNA and KEF. Nearest airports to SNA with scheduled service: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 36 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 19 mi) · Ontario International Airport (ONT, 30 mi)
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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
DEN Denver 10h 25m ACCMF9 FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 31m AFDLVS DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
SEA Seattle 11h 6m AFAMAS ASFI Seattle (SEA) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 11h 51m AAACAS ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
PDX Portland 12h 18m ASFI FI Portland (PDX) to Reykjavík flights
YVR Vancouver 13h 15m AC FI Vancouver (YVR) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 13h 25m MX FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
DTW Detroit 13h 40m DL DL Detroit (DTW) to Reykjavík flights
JFK New York 14h 9m AADLG3 DLFI New York (JFK) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 15h 3m EJMUA FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Ana to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
768
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
SNA → KEF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
KEF → SNA
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric SNA→KEF LAX→KEF
Distance from SNA 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of SNA with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, 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.

SNA–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNA to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Seattle–Tacoma.
Reykjavík is 7 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).