$444 Cheap Flights from Reykjavik (KEF) to New York (JFK)

View $444 flight on Mon, Oct 6, 2025Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)

    notification illustration

    Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
    deals illustration

    Book smarter

    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
    trophy illustration

    Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
    Learn about One Key

Cheap Flights from Reykjavik to New York (KEF-JFK)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $444 for one-way flights and $388 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Icelandair
Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$388 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$388
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $388 found 5 days ago
Icelandair
Wed, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 13
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$450 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $450 found 5 days ago
Icelandair
Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 1
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$476 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$476
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Tue, Nov 25 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Mon, Dec 1, priced at $476 found 6 days ago
Icelandair
Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Dec 18
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$492 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$492
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at $492 found 6 days ago
Icelandair
Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 22
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$505 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$505
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $505 found 6 days ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 22
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$630 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$630
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 18 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Fri, May 22, priced at $630 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Aug 6
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$636 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$636
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Thu, Aug 6, priced at $636 found 2 days ago
Delta
Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 20
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$660 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$660
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Oct 12 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $660 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$661 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$661
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $661 found 3 days ago
United
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
KEF
Reykjavik
JFK
New York
$662 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$662
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jul 18 from Reykjavik to New York, returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $662 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik (KEF) to New York (JFK)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $361 - $813 per traveler.
Flights from Reykjavik (KEF) to New York (JFK)
Origin airport
Keflavik Intl.
Destination airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$387
Distance
2586 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 10 mins

Reykjavik to New York Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Reykjavik to New York

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Reykjavik to New York are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to New York with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Reykjavik to New York

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Reykjavik to New York: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Reykjavik to New York

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to New York in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $444 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Reykjavik to New York flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Reykjavik to New York airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $444 or cheap return flight from $388 from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
November is the cheapest month to fly from KEF to JFK. Timing your trip outside of the busy season is often the key to landing a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
If you're departing from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF), you can get on a nonstop flight to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) with Icelandair.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare different airlines, flight durations and fares all in one place. Select your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see which carrier offers the cheapest KEF to JFK flight.
How many flights per day from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
On average, only 1 direct flight departs daily from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). Need more options? Use our filter tool to discover flights with layovers and squeeze another destination into your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
The 4 PM departures from KEF to JFK see the highest demand. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you're hoping to save money, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from KEF to JFK?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
What is the earliest flight from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
The first flight of the day leaving Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) is at around 4:50PM UTC+0. Catch this flight and you'll land at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) at approximately 6:00PM UTC-5. The overall travel time is 6h 10m.
How long does it take to fly from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Flights from KEF to JFK have an average travel time of 6 hours and 10 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,600 mi.
What airline has the least delays from KEF to JFK?
Icelandair has the best performance for on-time direct flights from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), with an on-time score of 87%. Use the Expedia App to look up your journey status before you take off and get real-time updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
To avoid potential delays on the Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New York from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)?
Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) has direct flights to New York. Here are some of the airports you can fly to without stops:

  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)
  • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from KEF to JFK are generally more expensive. To secure the cheapest rates, start searching for flights ahead of time. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to score a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a KEF to JFK flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by securing a KEF to JFK flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one place. Once you've chosen your preferred flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as car rentals, tours and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Typically, you can modify or cancel your KEF to JFK flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and policies on flight changes, or if you'd like more details, head to our Customer Service portal.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.