Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik eight hours ahead of Portland.
Flights from PDX to KEF start at 14:45 — the first with Icelandair. The last departure is at 15:45 with Icelandair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your PDX to KEF flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Reykjavik (and then exploring more of Iceland!) is a snap with Flugfélag Íslands. This popular carrier has direct flights from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Flugfélag Íslands on this route.
Among carriers operating PDX to KEF flights, Flugfélag Íslands has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PDX and KEF:
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
$500 is the best price for a one-way Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Return flights start from $638. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to KEF.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PDX to KEF by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination without delay.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Book a hotel close to KEF if you're taking a late Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Home 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Heidmörk Nature Reserve, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja.
Hafnarfjörður is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without seeing Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.

