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Flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Seattle, about 11h 40m door to door (79 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 40m
Reykjavik to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey11h 40mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Seattle
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to San Francisco
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 Chicago (ORD) SFO
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun12:00 REK13:27 ORD0h 48m connection14:15 ORD16:40 SFOUnited Airlines
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REK Seattle (SEA) SFO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Fri10:45 REK11:24 SEA2h 06m connection13:30 SEA15:35 SFOIcelandair + United Airlines
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REK Toronto (YYZ) SFO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines
Tue10:45 REK12:17 YYZ1h 13m connection13:30 YYZ15:55 SFOAir Canada Rouge + Air Canada
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
Mon11:30 REK12:42 MSP2h 03m connection14:45 MSP16:42 SFODelta Air Lines + Sun Country Airlines
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REK New York (JFK) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon17:15 REK18:59 JFK2h 01m connection21:00 JFK00:08 SFOIcelandair + Delta Air Lines
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REK Washington (IAD) SFO
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon17:15 REK19:18 IAD2h 57m connection22:15 IAD00:45 SFOIcelandair + 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
- 6,755 km4,195 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 40mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hSan Francisco vs Reykjavik
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → SFO
Flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Seattle and Toronto. 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 Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,755 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA), Toronto (YYZ) and Minneapolis (MSP). Icelandair flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and San Francisco?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Reykjavik.
