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Flight deals from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to New York? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $790. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.$767 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $767, select.
New York.$770 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
New York.$770 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
New York.$771 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.
New York.$771 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.
New York.$771 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.
New York.$773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.
New York.$774 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $774, select.
New York.$786 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $786, select.
New York.$789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
New York.$789 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
New York.$789 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
New York.$789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.
New York.$790 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $790, select.
New York.$790 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York Newark on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $790, select.
New York.$790 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Wed, 20 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $790, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Reykjavik Keflavik to New York flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $790
Jun
from $790
Jul
from $789
Aug
from $789
Sep
from $789
Oct
from $767
Nov
from $770
Dec
from $771
Jan
from $771
Feb
from $790
Mar
from $770
Apr
from $789

Direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York

Alternative Reykjavik Keflavik to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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from $1,047
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
Cheapest
from $767
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
from $770
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from $2,606
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
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Reykjavik to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$767
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time6 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineIcelandair
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York is $767. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York.
Icelandair, Delta and KLM fly direct from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York.
As of May 2026, there are 53 flights per week flying from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik to New York is usually October.
If you're flying from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.1 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $767.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to New York on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Icelandair offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to New York: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Keflavik Airport to New York.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-5. The city is five hours behind Reykjavik, where Keflavik Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). You can choose from 16 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KEF to JFK is the 11:25 Delta Air Lines option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:55 with Icelandair.

  • For a relaxed start to your KEF to New York flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • You can book a direct Keflavik Airport to New York ticket. Start your trip at KEF and end it at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Keflavik Airport to New York. Book your ticket with one of these:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from KEF to New York. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • KEF is around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near KEF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Keflavik Airport to New York or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Of all flights leaving Keflavik Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to New York

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Keflavik Airport to New York flight is $518. The cheapest price for a return flight is $767. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap flights from KEF to New York, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • October is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on Keflavik Airport to New York tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from KEF to New York.

  • Find a cheap flight from Keflavik Airport to New York with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.

  • It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Keflavik Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from KEF to New York.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • After your flight from Keflavik Airport to New York has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your KEF to New York flight:

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at EWR will help you save.

  • The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Keflavik Airport to New York has landed. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by car.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey takes around 55 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel close to LGA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late KEF to New York flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays will have you settling in quickly:

  • About two weeks ahead of your flight from Keflavik Airport to New York is a good time to secure your ride from LGA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.

  • New York LaGuardia Airport's address is Hangar 7 Centre.

Best time to go to New York

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Keflavik Airport to New York. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Keflavik Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KEF to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about New York

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in New York right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Keflavik Airport to New York:

  • Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your New York to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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