Cheap flights from Newark to Keflavík (EWR–KEF)

EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
United States
KEFKeflavik International Airport
Iceland

Icelandair and United Airlines fly Newark to Keflavík (EWR–KEF) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 4,180 km (2,600 mi).

Compare all 2 New York–Keflavík airport pairs

From
EWR
Newark
To
KEF
Keflavík
Nonstop
Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines
FI · UA
Cheapest fare found
$410 one-way
Distance
4,180 km (2,600 mi)
Time difference
Keflavík 4 hours ahead
Most flights
Icelandair
Time in the air
4h 54m · 5h 36m back
On time (Touchdown Index)
75%
Flights a week
FI ~6 · UA ~4
Aircraft seen
Boeing 757-200 · Boeing 737 Max 9 · Airbus A321neo

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify

Newark to Keflavík fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: $410 for February 2027 on Icelandair, nonstop. Nonstop from $410.

  1. Oct ’26$422
  2. Dec ’26$469
  3. Feb ’27$410

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly EWR–KEF

For Newark Liberty (EWR) to Keflavík (KEF), February 2027 had the lowest fare found ($410). Set your watch 4 hours forward on landing at KEF.

Newark to Keflavík: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.

How much is a flight from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Keflavík (KEF)?

From $410 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Icelandair, nonstop; nonstop from $410 (found 8 October 2026).

How long is the EWR–KEF flight?

4h 54m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 36 tracked flights; KEF–EWR took 5h 36m.

Which airlines fly EWR–KEF direct?

Icelandair and United Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly EWR–KEF?

February 2027, at $410; the dearest month found was $469.

What is the time difference between Newark and Keflavík?

Keflavík is 4 hours ahead of Newark: a EWR departure at noon is 16:00 local time in KEF.

Is EWR–KEF usually on time?

75% of 76 EWR–KEF flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 0% were over an hour late.

How many EWR–KEF flights a week?

Icelandair 6 and United Airlines 4 each way.

What aircraft fly EWR–KEF?

Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 Max 9 and Airbus A321neo.

Keflavík to Newark: the return flight (KEF–EWR)

All 2 airlines also fly KEF–EWR nonstop.

The return takes 5h 36m in the air (median of 38 tracked flights), 42 minutes longer than EWR–KEF.

Airlines flying EWR–KEF nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (EWR time)TypeAllianceNotes
Icelandair FI20:24–21:32full-service——
United Airlines UA21:32–22:45full-serviceStar AllianceSeasonal

One-stop alternatives to flying EWR–KEF nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Toronto (YYZ) with Air Canada: 4,730 km (2,940 mi) flown, 13% further than nonstop.
  • Via Washington (IAD) with United Airlines: 4,840 km (3,000 mi) flown, 16% further than nonstop.
  • Via Detroit (DTW) with Delta Air Lines: 5,270 km (3,270 mi) flown, 26% further than nonstop.
  • Via Chicago (ORD) with United Airlines: 5,880 km (3,650 mi) flown, 41% further than nonstop.

EWR–KEF route map

Great-circle distance 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Newark and Keflavík

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Plan your arrival at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

Departure

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty (EWR), Newark. In our data, 38 airlines fly nonstop from EWR to 159 destinations.

View EWR airport guide →

Arrival

Keflavik International Airport

2 ways into Keflavík, fastest from 45 min:

  • Flybus 45 min–1h · 3,899–4,999 ISK
  • Strætó bus 55 1h–1h 20m · 2,400 ISK
Full KEF transport guide →

Weather in Keflavík vs Newark

Keflavík is warmer than Newark in 0 months and cooler in 11; the biggest gap is in July (14°C against 29°C). In October it averages 8°C in Keflavík and 18°C in Newark.

Average daily high and low temperature in Keflavík, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Keflavík3°3°4°7°10°13°14°14°11°8°5°4°
Newark4°6°10°17°22°27°29°29°25°18°12°7°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Keflavík and New York City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Other nonstop airport pairs, Newark to Keflavík

Newark and Keflavík are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:

Onward from Keflavík

Places you can't fly to nonstop from EWR, but can from KEF — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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