Traveling from Las Vegas to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik departing from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be arriving in Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Las Vegas.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Las Vegas to Reykjavik flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Reykjavik
To pick up cheap Las Vegas to Reykjavik flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Reykjavik is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
We make it simple to find a Las Vegas to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LAS is about 10 kilometers from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Whether you're taking an early flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAS arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.07% of the time.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is approximately 40 kilometers. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Las Vegas to Reykjavik flight.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is around 2 kilometers from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Europcar, RAS Car Rental and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik. July is the most popular month to visit Reykjavik. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Before locking in your Las Vegas to Reykjavik tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Reykjavik:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to explore more of Iceland. Journey about 5 kilometers south to Kópavogur to check off its must-visit sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 10 kilometers south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.