Travelling from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is eight hours behind Reykjavik.
Your flight from Reykjavik to SFO won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to SFO that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between KEF and SFO include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Keflavik Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Keflavik Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
You can reach RKV from central Reykjavik in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Reykjavik Airport the day before your Reykjavik to SFO flight:
The majority of flights that leave Reykjavik Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81%.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SFO and get cosy, quick:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is around 21 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport is Rs106,869. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs181,589. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Reykjavik to SFO.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Plan your visit to San Francisco in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Reykjavik to SFO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Francisco:
Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies - Alamo Square are just two of the big attractions to put on your San Francisco must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres east to Fresno to tick off its must-visit sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sacramento is another standout destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco. No journey is complete without seeing California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.
