Question 1

What are the passport and visa requirements for United States citizens traveling from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

For citizens of the United States that want to travel to Iceland, you will need a valid passport, and the passport needs to be valid for a minimum of three months beyond your planned date of departure from Iceland. Your passport needs to have two blank pages for entry stamps as well. If you are traveling as a tourist and plan on staying in Iceland for less than 90 days, you will not need a visa to travel there.

Question 2

What type of public transportation options are available to get me from the airport in Reykjavík to the center of Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to get from the airport to the center of the city is aboard one of the buses offered by Flybus Iceland. The trip from the airport will take approximately 45min and the cost is around ISK 1168 (USD 9).

Question 3

If my final destination is Akureyri, Iceland, is it better to fly from Reykjavik or take some type of ground transportation?

Accepted Answer

There are several bus routes that make the trip between Akureyri and Reykjavik in around 8h 30min and you could also rent a car and make the drive yourself in around 5h 40min. That said, there are plenty of cheap flight options between these two cities as well that make the trip in around 2h 45min.

Question 4

Are there any lounges at Newark International Airport that I can wait in before my flight to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Lufthansa, offer lounges at this airport. If you will be traveling aboard Icelandair on your flight to Iceland, you can use the Lufthansa lounge. To use the lounge, fees may apply depending on the type of ticket you book aboard Icelandair.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Iceland. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Iceland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Iceland with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Iceland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/Iceland-IS0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Iceland?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 10

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Iceland were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£284) and United Airlines (£285).

Question 11

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

When flying from New York to Iceland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, when retur flights cost £499 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £499.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Iceland is September, when tickets cost £277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £464 and £397 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest New York to Iceland flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Reykjavik, at £127 return. The most popular route is from Newark Airport (EWR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £127.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Iceland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 16

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from New York to Iceland departs at 20:25, landing in Reykjavik at 06:15.

Question 17

How many flights are there between New York and Iceland per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Iceland, with an average flight time of 5h 43m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Question 18

How long does a flight from New York to Iceland take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to Iceland depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Iceland from New York is to Reykjavik, which takes 8h 45m.

Question 19

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Iceland?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from New York to Iceland sets off at 23:55 and lands in Reykjavik at 09:30.

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What is the cheapest New York to Iceland flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Iceland from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Reykjavik, at £127 return. The most popular route is from Newark Airport (EWR) to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £127.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Iceland?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Iceland is September, when tickets cost £277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £464 and £397 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Iceland?

When flying from New York to Iceland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Iceland?

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Iceland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Iceland?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Iceland were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£284) and United Airlines (£285).

How long does a flight from New York to Iceland take?

The duration of a flight to Iceland depends on your arrival airport. The shortest route to Iceland from New York is to Reykjavik, which takes 8h 45m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Iceland?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between New York and Iceland per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Iceland?

The earliest flight from New York to Iceland departs at 20:25, landing in Reykjavik at 06:15.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Iceland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from New York to Iceland sets off at 23:55 and lands in Reykjavik at 09:30.

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FAQs - booking Iceland flights

What are the passport and visa requirements for United States citizens traveling from New York to Iceland?

What type of public transportation options are available to get me from the airport in Reykjavík to the center of Reykjavík?

One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to get from the airport to the center of the city is aboard one of the buses offered by Flybus Iceland. The trip from the airport will take approximately 45min and the cost is around ISK 1168 (USD 9).

If my final destination is Akureyri, Iceland, is it better to fly from Reykjavik or take some type of ground transportation?

There are several bus routes that make the trip between Akureyri and Reykjavik in around 8h 30min and you could also rent a car and make the drive yourself in around 5h 40min. That said, there are plenty of cheap flight options between these two cities as well that make the trip in around 2h 45min.

Are there any lounges at Newark International Airport that I can wait in before my flight to Iceland?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Iceland?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Iceland.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Iceland?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Iceland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Iceland?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Iceland with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Iceland?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Iceland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, when retur flights cost £499 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iceland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £499.

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