Travelling from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles. Keflavik International Airport is located in Reykjavik.
Your flight from Los Angeles to KEF won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to KEF with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and KEF include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to KEF flight:
About Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport flight.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik is roughly 40 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport is ₹ 31,492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 56,432. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to KEF, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport (KEF). July is the peak month for travel to Reykjavik. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to KEF flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport in December when temperatures are between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Keflavik International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Northern Light Centre, Harpa and Sun Voyager are leading attractions which should feature on any good Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Reykjavik. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 137 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.
