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Flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Seattle, about 10h 18m door to door (378 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 18m
Los Angeles to Reykjavik at a glance
Fastest journey10h 18mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Seattle
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Reykjavik
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Minneapolis (MSP) REK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Mon13:30 LAX18:42 MSP1h 18m connection20:00 MSP06:48 REKDelta Air Lines
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LAX Seattle (SEA) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair
Mon19:00 LAX21:28 SEA2h 02m connection23:30 SEA13:37 REKDelta Air Lines + Icelandair
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LAX Toronto (YYZ) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge
Wed11:15 LAX18:39 YYZ2h 06m connection20:45 YYZ05:55 REKAir Canada + Icelandair
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LAX Chicago (ORD) REK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Fri11:45 LAX17:34 ORD2h 11m connection19:45 ORD06:34 REKAmerican Airlines + Icelandair
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LAX New York (JFK) REK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Mon10:15 LAX18:25 JFK2h 05m connection20:30 JFK05:45 REKAmerican Airlines + Icelandair
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LAX Washington (IAD) REK
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Tue11:00 LAX18:36 IAD2h 24m connection21:00 IAD06:30 REKUnited Airlines + Icelandair
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,932 km4,305 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hReykjavik vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Reykjavik
- USD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → KEF, RKV
Flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis, Seattle and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,932 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Toronto (YYZ) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Reykjavik?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.





