Flying from Reykjavik to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia jetting off from here.
Touch down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the primary gateway of Philadelphia.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Reykjavik.
To ensure you catch your Reykjavik to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia
To pick up cheap Reykjavik to Philadelphia flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Reykjavik to Philadelphia.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Reykjavik to Philadelphia flights.
Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Reykjavik to Philadelphia flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Keflavik International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Keflavik International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN can land you a better rate.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
Book a Reykjavik to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Philadelphia, browse our range of hotels including:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key highlights.
