{ "response": { "Key": "US-REK", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "REK", "type": "airport", "city": "Reykjavík", "fullCity": "Reykjavík, Iceland", "airport": "Keflavik Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Fifteen US cities have nonstop flights to Reykjavík, led by New York (JFK) with 69 weekly flights, followed by Seattle, Boston, Chicago, Washington-Dulles, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Orlando, Denver, Detroit, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, Nashville, Miami, and Pittsburgh. Icelandair is the dominant carrier on most routes, with United, Delta, and Alaska also operating some nonstops. For travelers not near a nonstop gateway, one-stop connections via major hubs like New York, Boston, or Chicago are practical, and the choice of departure city typically depends on proximity and flight frequency.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Reykjavík (KEF) typically take about 5 hours 45 minutes, while from Boston it's about 5 hours 10 minutes. From the West Coast, a nonstop from Seattle takes roughly 7 hours 35 minutes. One-stop flights from other major cities like Los Angeles or Dallas usually range from 10 to 14 hours total travel time, depending on the connection. Return flights are generally similar in duration, though headwinds can add 30–60 minutes eastbound.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from the United States to Reykjavík, with 15 gateway cities offering direct service. Major nonstop pairs include New York (JFK) on Icelandair, United, and Delta; Seattle on Icelandair and Alaska; Boston on Icelandair; Chicago (ORD) on Icelandair and United; Washington (IAD) on Icelandair and United; Minneapolis on Icelandair and Delta; and Detroit on Delta, among others. Icelandair dominates the route with the most extensive network. Flight times range from about 5 hours 10 minutes from Boston to roughly 7 hours 40 minutes from Seattle and Miami.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Seattle and Boston are the cheapest U.S. origins for flights to Reykjavík, with round-trip fares of $437 and $464 respectively. Portland follows at $564, then New York City at $600, and Washington and Baltimore each at $614. About 16 U.S. cities offer service to Reykjavík, with typical round-trip fares around $976.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Icelandair, United, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from the US to Reykjavík. Icelandair is not in a major alliance, United is in Star Alliance, Delta is in SkyTeam, and Alaska is in Oneworld.", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Reykjavík?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Reykjavík are typically January, February, and November, outside the summer peak and holiday rushes. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead and aim for midweek departures, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late evening flights often priced lower." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Fares from the United States to Reykjavík are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure, so aim for a booking window of roughly a month to six weeks ahead for the best prices. Keep in mind that holidays and peak summer periods tend to sell out earlier, so you may want to book further in advance for those dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Baggage allowances on flights from the US to Reykjavík depend on the airline and fare. Basic Economy on Icelandair usually includes only a carry-on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Standard Economy typically includes one checked bag. Premium cabins offer two checked bags with higher weight limits. Always verify with your airline before travel." }, "q9": { "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are common from the United States to Reykjavík. Many major gateways like New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Orlando, Denver, Detroit, Raleigh-Durham, Nashville, and Pittsburgh offer evening departures that arrive in Iceland the next morning, often operated by Icelandair, United, Delta, or Alaska Airlines. These flights are popular because they allow travelers to sleep through the journey and maximize daytime upon arrival. However, Seattle, Portland, and Miami primarily operate daytime flights without red-eye options.", "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Reykjavík, with a best-time fare around $960 compared to an average of about $995 for that window. Departure time makes only a modest difference on this route, so the savings from flying in the morning are relatively small.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Keflavik Intl Airport to downtown Reykjavík?", "answer": "You'll arrive at Keflavík International Airport (KEF), which is the main international airport serving Reykjavík and is located about 50 km (30 mi) southwest of the city center. There is no train or metro link from the airport — Iceland has no railways — so the main ground transport options are the Flybus and Airport Express coaches, which run frequently and take roughly 45 minutes to reach downtown Reykjavík. Local buses operated by Strætó (route 55) also serve the airport, but taxis and ride-share services are available for a more direct, though pricier, trip that takes around 40–50 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Iceland", "title": "Rail transport in Iceland", "time_published": "2026-07-08T19:47:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_International_Airport", "title": "Keflavík International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-07T14:35:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strætó", "title": "Strætó", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:11:07Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Flights to Reykjavík typically offer economy and a premium cabin marketed as Saga Class, which is often a larger recliner seat rather than a lie-flat bed, though some widebody flights do feature lie-flat seats; first class is not offered on this route." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Reykjavík airport?", "answer": "Reykjavík's main airport, Keflavík International (KEF), has no on-site hotels inside the terminal and no capsule hotels or sleeping pods. The nearest option is the Airport Hotel Aurora, located on airport grounds about a three-minute walk from the terminal, and several nearby hotels—including Courtyard Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, Park Inn by Radisson, and Hotel Berg—offer free or paid shuttle drop-off service. There are no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones inside the terminal, though informal recliner chairs are scattered airside.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/reykjavik-keflavik-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Guide (KEF) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-15T13:18:09Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/reykjavik.htm", "title": "Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Guide (KEF) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-12T19:26:45Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Reykjavík airport?", "answer": "Keflavík International Airport (KEF) — the main international gateway for Reykjavík — has one widely known independent lounge: ELDA, a Priority Pass location airside in the North Building near Duty Free. ELDA is open from 04:00 to 23:40 most days and offers complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, Wi‑Fi, and digital card acceptance; access is via Priority Pass membership or day pass, as no airline-branded lounges are publicly listed at KEF. Lufthansa advertises Business Class lounge access for its Reykjavík flights, but that lounge is not identified as a distinct KEF facility, so only ELDA can be confidently confirmed.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/iceland/keflavik-international", "title": "Keflavík International Airport KEF Lounges - KEF Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/iceland/keflavik-international/kef1d-elda", "title": "ELDA KEF AIRPORT Reykjavik Keflavik International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keflav%C3%ADk_International_Airport", "title": "Keflavík International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-07T14:35:45Z" }, { "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/de/en/dest/cy/reykjavik/business-class", "title": "Book a business class flight to Reykjavík (KEF) | Lufthansa" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Reykjavík?", "answer": "Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from the United States to Reykjavík, with a typical fare of $490 compared to the weekly average of $524. Midweek departures like Tuesday generally beat weekend travel, so booking a Tuesday flight can save you roughly $34 on average.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }