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Connecting route · Iceland → United States

Flights from Reykjavik to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 10h 44m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 44m
REKSJCSEA

Reykjavik to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey10h 44mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to San Jose

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

1
REK Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon13:00 REK13:44 SEA1h 01m connection14:45 SEA16:44 SJCAlaska Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 44m
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REK Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun11:00 REK12:30 DEN2h 30m connection15:00 DEN16:23 SJCIcelandair + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 23m
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REK Portland (PDX) SJC
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air
Sat11:15 REK12:03 PDX2h 57m connection15:00 PDX16:40 SJCIcelandair + Horizon Air
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 25m
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REK Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Sat16:45 REK18:14 ORD2h 01m connection20:15 ORD22:32 SJCIcelandair + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 47m
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon11:30 REK12:42 MSP6h 18m connection19:00 MSP20:48 SJCDelta Air Lines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 18m
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REK Nashville (BNA) SJC
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 54m
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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
6,775 km4,207 miles
Journey time
10h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Reykjavik
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
KEF, RKV → SJC

Flights from Reykjavik to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Portland. 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 Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,775 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Portland (PDX) and Chicago (ORD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and San Jose?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Reykjavik.

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