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Flights from Reykjavik to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Seattle, about 10h 42m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 42m
REKSANORD

Reykjavik to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey10h 42mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to San Diego

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

1
REK Minneapolis (MSP) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu09:30 REK10:42 MSP0h 48m connection11:30 MSP13:12 SANDelta Air Lines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 42m
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REK Seattle (SEA) SAN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Sat13:00 REK13:44 SEA0h 46m connection14:30 SEA17:11 SANAlaska Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 11m
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3
REK Calgary (YYC) SAN
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet
Sat09:30 REK10:12 YYC1h 33m connection11:45 YYC13:55 SANWestJet
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 25m
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REK Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon12:15 REK13:42 ORD1h 03m connection14:45 ORD16:50 SANUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 35m
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REK New York (JFK) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Wed05:00 REK06:44 JFK2h 01m connection08:45 JFK11:28 SANIcelandair + Delta Air Lines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 28m
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REK Washington (IAD) SAN
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Mon11:45 REK13:46 IAD6h 14m connection20:00 IAD22:11 SANUnited Airlines + Alaska Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 26m
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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
7,012 km4,354 miles
Journey time
10h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hSan Diego vs Reykjavik
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
KEF, RKV → SAN, CLD

Flights from Reykjavik to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis, Seattle and Calgary. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,012 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Calgary (YYC) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and San Diego?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind Reykjavik.

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