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Connecting route · Iceland → Brazil

Flights from Reykjavik to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Toronto, about 17h 31m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 42m
REKSAOJFK

Reykjavik to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey16h 42mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Sao Paulo

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 New York (JFK) SAO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Brasil
Sun17:15 REK18:59 JFK2h 16m connection21:15 JFK07:46 SAOIcelandair + American Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 31m
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REK Toronto (YYZ) SAO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada
Thu18:00 REK19:35 YYZ2h 40m connection22:15 YYZ08:57 SAOIcelandair + Air Canada
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 57m
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REK Washington (IAD) SAO
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue17:15 REK19:18 IAD3h 27m connection22:45 IAD09:18 SAOIcelandair + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 03m
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REK Chicago (ORD) SAO
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon16:45 REK18:14 ORD3h 31m connection21:45 ORD09:38 SAOIcelandair + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 53m
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) SAO
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 45m
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REK London (LHR) SAO
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~16h 42m
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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
9,984 km6,200 miles
Journey time
16h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSao Paulo vs Reykjavik
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
KEF, RKV → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Reykjavik to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Toronto 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,984 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Washington (IAD) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Sao Paulo?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours behind Reykjavik.

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