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Flights from Reykjavik to Buffalo

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 8h 32m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 32m
REKBUFORD

Reykjavik to Buffalo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 32mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Buffalo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
REK Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed12:00 REK13:27 ORD0h 48m connection14:15 ORD16:32 BUFUnited Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 32m
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REK New York (EWR) BUF
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Fri17:15 REK18:59 EWR2h 46m connection21:45 EWR22:51 BUFIcelandair + GoJet Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 36m
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REK Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun17:30 REK19:28 BWI2h 47m connection22:15 BWI23:11 BUFIcelandair + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 41m
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat09:45 REK10:57 MSP2h 03m connection13:00 MSP15:43 BUFDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 58m
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REK Washington (IAD) BUF
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Sat17:15 REK19:18 IAD2h 57m connection22:15 IAD23:19 BUFIcelandair + GoJet Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 04m
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REK Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~8h 35m
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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
4,238 km2,632 miles
Journey time
8h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hBuffalo vs Reykjavik
Currency in Buffalo
USD
Airports
KEF, RKV → BUF

Flights from Reykjavik to Buffalo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Baltimore. 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 Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Minneapolis (MSP). Icelandair flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Buffalo?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.

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