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Flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Chicago, about 8h 38m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 38m
Reykjavik to Atlanta at a glance
Fastest journey8h 38mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Atlanta
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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REK New York (JFK) ATL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines
Mon11:45 REK13:24 JFK0h 51m connection14:15 JFK16:23 ATLDelta Air Lines
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REK Chicago (ORD) ATL
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon12:15 REK13:42 ORD0h 48m connection14:30 ORD17:12 ATLUnited Airlines
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REK Montreal (YUL) ATL
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines
Fri09:45 REK10:43 YUL2h 17m connection13:00 YUL15:20 ATLAir Canada + Delta Air Lines
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REK Toronto (YYZ) ATL
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air
Sun10:15 REK11:47 YYZ2h 13m connection14:00 YYZ15:57 ATLAir Canada Rouge + Delta Air Lines
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REK Washington (IAD) ATL
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Thu17:00 REK19:03 IAD2h 27m connection21:30 IAD23:05 ATLIcelandair + Frontier Airlines
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) ATL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Wed09:45 REK10:57 MSP2h 03m connection13:00 MSP16:10 ATLDelta Air Lines
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
- 5,350 km3,322 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hAtlanta vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Atlanta
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → ATL, PDK
Flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Atlanta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Chicago and Montreal. 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 Reykjavik to Atlanta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Atlanta?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Atlanta?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.





