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Cheap Flights from New York to Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland · 2,600 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

5h 40m nonstop From $314 2,600 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Aug 26 · prices update daily.

$314

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$450

Average fare

one-way

5h 40m

Nonstop time

2,600 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$410

What cheap flights to Reykjavik actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Reykjavik range from about $410 in January to roughly $540 in September — a $130 swing, or about 28% around the $462 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are February, March, September, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of September and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Reykjavik

$410

Jan

$540

Feb

$540

Mar

$457

Apr

$410

May

$434

Jun

$457

Jul

$434

Aug

$540

Sep

$457

Oct

$434

Nov

$434

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $450 historical average and its peak-demand months (Feb, Mar, Sep), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik is the launchpad for geysers, waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon, with winter bringing northern-lights hunts. Its short flight time makes it the closest slice of Europe from NYC.

Iceland is the shortest transatlantic crossing from New York, with nonstops to Keflavik taking only around five and a half hours. Icelandair and low-cost carrier PLAY specialize in the route, and Delta flies it seasonally, from both JFK and Newark. Value seekers should look at February, March and September, outside the summer high season and northern-lights peak. Iceland is inside Schengen, and Icelandair's stopover program lets you break a longer trip in Reykjavik at no extra airfare. The modest four- or five-hour time shift keeps jet lag mild. Prices can differ between the New York airports, so compare JFK and EWR.

Top things to do in Reykjavik:

•Golden Circle day trips
•Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
•Northern lights (winter)

Which NYC airport for Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is 2,600 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Reykjavik

1Book roughly 8-12 weeks ahead — that is the window that fits a 2,600-mile transcontinental route like Reykjavik, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $410) and avoid September (around $540) if your dates can move.
4Flights to Reykjavik are eastbound overnights that land in the morning. A departure timed to land mid-morning local costs the same as one landing at dawn and saves you a wasted first day.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in Reykjavik?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

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Sorted a ride in Reykjavik from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Staying connected in Reykjavik?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

Had a flight delayed or cancelled to or from Reykjavik? You may be owed money

If a flight was delayed 3+ hours, overbooked, or cancelled — even on a trip from the past few years — you could be entitled to up to €600 per passenger. It takes a minute to check, and there's no fee unless you're paid.

Check your compensation

FAQ: flights from NYC to Reykjavik

One-way fares to Reykjavik average about $450, with the cheapest tickets landing near $306 and round trips typically running $900-$1125. Across the year our modelled fares move between $410 in January and $540 in September, averaging $462. That makes Reykjavik the 7th cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 8-12 weeks ahead. Reykjavik is 2,600 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the September peak of $540 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $410 one-way. The most expensive is September at around $540. Peak season for this route is February, March, September, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 5h 40m covering 2,600 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $450 one-way over 2,600 miles, Reykjavik works out to 17.3¢ per mile — a premium per mile compared with similar-length routes, cheaper per mile than 24% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 7th cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

Reykjavik is the launchpad for geysers, waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon, with winter bringing northern-lights hunts. Its short flight time makes it the closest slice of Europe from NYC. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Golden Circle day trips, Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, Northern lights (winter).