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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights:

• Icelandair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Icelandair
• Delta

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Icelandair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £303 return via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared with £392 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £42–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £378 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £418, a difference of £39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 8 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are Reykjavik City Centre, Harpa, and Sundhollin. These are among the most viewed places in Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 01:09
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 05:39.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £394. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport takes 5h 44m, covering 2,585 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £353, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 49m, compared to 14h 34m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 14h 57m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 4 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Greenwich Mean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ice Rental 4x4
• Fair Car
• Budget
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from £325 to £501, with an average of £394 over the past 12 months. Anything below £325 counts as a good deal.

British Airways is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.