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Flights from Reykjavik to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Seattle, about 10h 41m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 41m
Reykjavik to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey10h 41mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Seattle
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Los Angeles
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 Minneapolis (MSP) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu09:30 REK10:42 MSP0h 48m connection11:30 MSP13:11 LAXDelta Air Lines
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REK Seattle (SEA) LAX
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Tue13:00 REK13:44 SEA0h 46m connection14:30 SEA17:04 LAXAlaska Airlines
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REK Chicago (ORD) LAX
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Thu12:00 REK13:27 ORD0h 48m connection14:15 ORD16:27 LAXUnited Airlines
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REK Toronto (YYZ) LAX
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines
Mon10:30 REK12:02 YYZ1h 13m connection13:15 YYZ15:17 LAXAir Canada Rouge + Air Canada
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REK New York (JFK) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sun11:30 REK13:09 JFK0h 51m connection14:00 JFK16:41 LAXDelta Air Lines
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REK Washington (IAD) LAX
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun17:15 REK19:18 IAD2h 57m connection22:15 IAD00:26 LAXIcelandair + 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
- 6,932 km4,305 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hLos Angeles vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Reykjavik to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis, Seattle and Chicago. 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 Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,932 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Chicago (ORD) and Toronto (YYZ). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Los Angeles?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Reykjavik.
