Travelling from Los Angeles to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Los Angeles is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be arriving in Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Los Angeles to Reykjavik flight.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Los Angeles to Reykjavik flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Los Angeles to Reykjavik flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
LAX is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. Following your flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to Reykjavik tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another favourite destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without visiting Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
