Flights from Santa Barbara to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Chicago, about 11h 37m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 37m

Santa Barbara to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey11h 37mVia Seattle, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara to Reykjavik

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

SBA Seattle (SEA) REK

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair

Sat19:00 SBA21:18 SEA2h 12m connection23:30 SEA13:37 REKAlaska Airlines + Icelandair

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 37m

SBA Chicago (ORD) REK

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines

Wed13:30 SBA19:17 ORD2h 43m connection22:00 ORD08:53 REKUnited Airlines

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 23m

SBA Denver (DEN) REK

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair

Wed13:15 SBA16:18 DEN3h 57m connection20:15 DEN09:17 REKUnited Airlines + Icelandair

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 02m

SBA Portland (PDX) REK

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Icelandair

Self-transfer likely ~12h 35m

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: 6,961 km4,323 miles
Journey time: 11h 37mon current schedules
Time difference: +8hReykjavik vs Santa Barbara
Currency in Reykjavik: USD
Airports: SBA → KEF, RKV

Flights from Santa Barbara to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to Reykjavik?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Chicago and Denver. 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 Santa Barbara to Reykjavik?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,961 km.

Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara and Reykjavik?

The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Portland (PDX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Santa Barbara and Reykjavik?

Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is 8 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

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