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Flights from Reykjavik to Houston
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Houston. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 9h 38m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 38m
Reykjavik to Houston at a glance
Fastest journey9h 38mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Houston
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
REK Chicago (ORD) HOU
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon12:15 REK13:42 ORD0h 48m connection14:30 ORD16:53 HOUUnited Airlines
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REK New York (EWR) HOU
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon11:15 REK12:54 EWR1h 06m connection14:00 EWR16:18 HOUUnited Airlines
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REK Washington (IAD) HOU
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon11:45 REK13:46 IAD1h 14m connection15:00 IAD16:51 HOUUnited Airlines
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) HOU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon11:30 REK12:42 MSP2h 03m connection14:45 MSP17:20 HOUDelta Air Lines
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REK Toronto (YYZ) HOU
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
Tue10:45 REK12:17 YYZ3h 28m connection15:45 YYZ17:54 HOUAir Canada Rouge + United Airlines
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
- 6,262 km3,889 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hHouston vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Houston
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → IAH, HOU
Flights from Reykjavik to Houston: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Houston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Washington. 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 Houston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,262 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Houston?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Washington (IAD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Icelandair flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Houston?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Houston?
Houston is 6 hours behind Reykjavik.





