Travelling from Minneapolis to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), the primary gateway of Reykjavik.
The average time for a direct Minneapolis to Reykjavik flight is 6 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Minneapolis.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik with Icelandair at 18:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MSP to KEF is with Delta Air Lines at 19:50.
To ensure you make your Minneapolis to Reykjavik flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're getting away 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 peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Reykjavik
Rs67,726 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Reykjavik. A return flight starts at Rs130,304. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Minneapolis to Reykjavik flights.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Minneapolis to Reykjavik. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik. From MSP, you can fly straight to Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Secure your Minneapolis to Reykjavik plane tickets with Icelandair. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from MSP.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Minneapolis to Reykjavik flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
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.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is located around 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your Minneapolis to Reykjavik ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Reykjavik, check out our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another favourite stop in Iceland. Experience major highlights starting with Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
