Traveling from Reykjavik to Seattle: what you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are Seattle's major gateways.
7 hours 52 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Reykjavik to Seattle. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Seattle is 7 hours behind Reykjavik.
The busiest route for flights from Reykjavik to Seattle is from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). There are 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from KEF to SEA is the 10:30 Icelandair option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 19:45 with Icelandair.
To ensure you catch your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you hold a passport from Iceland. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Reykjavik to Seattle.
Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, you can leave from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Fly from KEF to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in one seamless journey.
When departing from KEF, you can catch a direct flight from Reykjavik to Seattle with Icelandair.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Reykjavik to Seattle leaving from Keflavik International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 30 miles from the center of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 49 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Keflavik International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 14 miles. It'll take you about 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 54 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near SEA if you're catching a late flight from Reykjavik to Seattle. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 2 miles from central Seattle. After your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, expect a drive time of approximately 11 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
The journey will take roughly 23 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Seattle
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Seattle is $214. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $527. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Seattle.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Reykjavik to Seattle. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Seattle. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seattle in May.
Book your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle for August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 54ºF to 82ºF.
February sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Seattle around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Seattle, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
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