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Flights from San Diego to Reykjavik
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Seattle, about 11h 03m door to door (187 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 03m
San Diego to Reykjavik at a glance
Fastest journey11h 03mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Seattle
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Reykjavik
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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SAN Minneapolis (MSP) REK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Mon12:45 SAN18:09 MSP1h 51m connection20:00 MSP06:48 REKDelta Air Lines
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SAN Seattle (SEA) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair
Fri18:45 SAN21:29 SEA2h 01m connection23:30 SEA13:37 REKSouthwest Airlines + Icelandair
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SAN Chicago (ORD) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon13:15 SAN19:08 ORD2h 37m connection21:45 ORD08:38 REKAlaska Airlines + United Airlines
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SAN New York (JFK) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Wed10:30 SAN18:36 JFK2h 09m connection20:45 JFK06:00 REKJetBlue Airways + Icelandair
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SAN Washington (IAD) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon10:15 SAN18:07 IAD2h 23m connection20:30 IAD06:00 REKAlaska Airlines + Icelandair
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SAN Toronto (YYZ) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge
Wed12:30 SAN19:56 YYZ3h 04m connection23:00 YYZ08:22 REKAir Canada Rouge
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
- 11h 03mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hReykjavik vs San Diego
- Currency in Reykjavik
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → KEF, RKV
Flights from San Diego to Reykjavik: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Reykjavik?
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 San Diego to Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,012 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Reykjavik?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.





