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Most airlines on this route have varying carry-on and checked luggage allowance policies. If you book PLAY Airlines, your carry-on bag's dimensions shouldn't exceed 17 x 13 x 10 inches. You can also bring an additional checked bag weighing no more than 50 lbs. For Virgin Atlantic, the maximum carry-on dimensions are 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches, and another checked bag not exceeding 50 lbs.

The public transport available from KEF airport to downtown Reykjavik is the Flybus Iceland bus, which gets you downtown in around 45 minutes. A quick alternative to get to the city is a taxi that takes approximately 41 minutes. If you love flexibility and freedom, you can rent a car to get downtown at your own pace.

Virgin Atlantic is focused on protecting the environment by recycling and reusing to reduce waste in landfills. Also, this airline is among many using sustainable aviation fuel to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. You can also be assured of sustainable travel if you book Aeromexico. This airline has a Fly Green program and has reduced carbon emissions by at least 38 tons using sustainable aviation fuel.

Most airlines on this route allow passengers to upgrade to first class if seats are available. Mostly, passengers receive an email about available first class seats and the amenities to expect after upgrading. However, upgrading is affordable because you pay less than passengers who originally booked first class. Also, the amount you pay depends on your class fare and airline.

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

• Icelandair: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Icelandair
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flights from New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually 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
• United Airlines: 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 to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £270 return via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared with £405 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.

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

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 11% 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 11% on the New York to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £386 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £430, a difference of £44. 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 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 to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, 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 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 11% above the route average of £406. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New York 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 to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £278, which is 13% below 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 9h 30m, compared to 9h 50m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 12h 33m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport is 4 hours ahead of New York (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 to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport range from £331 to £527, with an average of £406 over the past 12 months. Anything below £331 counts as a good deal.

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