What to know about flights from New York to Reykjavik?

The approximate distance between New York and Reykjavik is 4,198.36km. Average flight time from New York to Reykjavik is around 5 hours 37 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 453
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic NYC-REK 30h 10m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 9
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Cheapest return
AU$ 533
Icelandair Icelandair NYC-REK 5h 45m · Direct Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
4,198.36km
Flight distance
5h 37m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Reykjavik over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 453 and round-trip from AU$ 533. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Reykjavik operate an average of 8 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 30.4% on-time departure rate and a 89.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Reykjavik flights?

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from New York to Reykjavik, including Icelandair, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Virgin Atlantic.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Reykjavik according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New York to Reykjavik

What is the cheapest month for return flights from New York to Reykjavik?

Average price of round-trip flights from New York to Reykjavik purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Reykjavik are found during June, with an average price of AU$ 609. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,839.

AU$ 1,839
AU$ 1,224
AU$ 609
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    Cheapest
  • AU$ 832
    Oct
  • AU$ 971
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,839
    Dec
  • AU$ 729
    Jan
  • AU$ 1,120
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,626
    Mar
  • AU$ 984
    Apr
  • AU$ 930
    May
  • AU$ 609
    Jun
  • AU$ 829
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,402
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,014
    Sep

What's the cheapest day to fly from New York to Reykjavik?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from New York to Reykjavik on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from New York to Reykjavik is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 1,142
AU$ 910
AU$ 678
AU$ 446
  • AU$ 950
    Mon
  • AU$ 678
    Tue
  • AU$ 794
    Wed
  • AU$ 1,142
    Thu
  • AU$ 797
    Fri
  • AU$ 975
    Sat
  • AU$ 1,040
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to Reykjavik?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Atlantic offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 453 (for example, JFK–KEF on Fri, Oct 9). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Icelandair offers fares from AU$ 533, departing on Thu, Nov 12 and returning on Thu, Nov 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Reykjavik with the following airlines, including: Icelandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 37 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (REK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Reykjavik is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 31 direct flights operate each week between New York and Reykjavik. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Icelandair: S/M/-/W/T/F/S – FI618 (departure at 23:25)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to Reykjavik on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 9, with one-way fares from just AU$ 453.
    · Compare airlines. Icelandair currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Reykjavik.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Reykjavik is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Reykjavik on October 11, 2026 with French Bee, with prices starting at AU$ 372.
  • Flights to Reykjavik can arrive at: Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and Keflavík International Airport (JFK–KEF).
  • The time difference between Reykjavik and New York is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Reykjavik is AU$ 973. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Reykjavik is AU$ 1,355. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Reykjavik, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New York toReykjavik

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavik?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavik on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Virgin Atlantic offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Reykjavik, with an average price of AU$ 657.

AU$ 112
AU$ 657
AU$ 1,203
AU$ 1,748
AU$ 2,293
Virgin Atlantic
AU$ 657
Virgin Atlantic
Air Canada
AU$ 740
Air Canada
Icelandair
AU$ 904
Icelandair
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 1,142
Delta Air Lines
British Airways
AU$ 1,549
British Airways
Scandinavian Airlines
AU$ 2,293
Scandinavian Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from New York to Reykjavik?

Data is based on the number of flights from New York to Reykjavik operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Icelandair operates the most flights from New York to Reykjavik, with 22 flight per week.

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6
14
22
Icelandair
22
Icelandair
Delta Air Lines
8
Delta Air Lines
KLM
8
KLM
Virgin Atlantic
8
Virgin Atlantic
Air France
8
Air France
Atlantic Airways
6
Atlantic Airways

How many flights are there each day from New York to Reykjavik?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New York to Reykjavik within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from New York to Reykjavik depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

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43
33
24
Highest
36
Mon
42
Tue
33
Wed
44
Thu
47
Fri
47
Sat
52
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.