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Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Reykjavik (REK)

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Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Reykjavik are usually found in May or January, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Reykjavik

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (REK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (REK).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Reykjavik (REK).

Best time to book a flight from New York to Reykjavik

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Reykjavik

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Reykjavik?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Reykjavik. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Reykjavik may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Reykjavik?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Reykjavik (average of $328). Flying from New York to Reykjavik in June is currently the most expensive (average of $655). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to REK?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Reykjavik. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Reykjavik at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Reykjavik?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Reykjavik. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Reykjavik flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Reykjavik

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Reykjavik. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to REK are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reykjavik

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reykjavik. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reykjavik. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic from New York to Reykjavik to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Reykjavik round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Reykjavik round-trip from $246. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Icelandair, from $340, and Delta, from $370. Users have found that PLAY is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Reykjavik?

    Consider Icelandair (66%), KLM (65%) or Air France (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Reykjavik.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Reykjavik that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Reykjavik flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Reykjavik?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Reykjavik.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Reykjavik?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Reykjavik by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Reykjavik?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Reykjavik (average of $328). Flying from New York to Reykjavik in June is currently the most expensive (average of $655). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from New York to Reykjavik

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York to Reykjavik. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
PLAYCheapest$246Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$340Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$370Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$371Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$371Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$379Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$747Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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