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Flights from San Jose to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Seattle, about 10h 18m door to door (104 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 18m
SJCREKSEA

San Jose to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey10h 18mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Seattle

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Minneapolis (MSP) REK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Mon13:30 SJC18:51 MSP1h 09m connection20:00 MSP06:48 REKDelta Air Lines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 18m
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SJC Seattle (SEA) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair
Mon15:00 SJC16:59 SEA2h 16m connection19:15 SEA09:22 REKSouthwest Airlines + Icelandair
60 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 22m
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SJC Portland (PDX) REK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Icelandair
Wed14:30 SJC16:02 PDX3h 13m connection19:15 PDX09:38 REKAlaska Airlines + Icelandair
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 08m
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SJC Denver (DEN) REK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Wed14:00 SJC17:15 DEN3h 00m connection20:15 DEN09:17 REKSouthwest Airlines + Icelandair
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 17m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) REK
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD6h 14m connection19:30 ORD06:19 REKUnited Airlines + Icelandair
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 04m
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SJC Nashville (BNA) REK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Sun08:45 SJC14:44 BNA6h 16m connection21:00 BNA08:10 REKSouthwest Airlines + Icelandair
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 25m
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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 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hReykjavik vs San Jose
Currency in Reykjavik
USD
Airports
SJC → KEF, RKV

Flights from San Jose to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis, Seattle 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 San Jose to Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,775 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX) and Denver (DEN). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Reykjavik?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

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