Travelling from Dallas to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas 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 five hours ahead of Dallas.
To ensure you board your Dallas to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Reykjavik
To find cheap Dallas to Reykjavik flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Dallas to Reykjavik is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a fantastic deal.
Locking in a cheap flight from Dallas to Reykjavik couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Dallas to Reykjavik flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Dallas to Reykjavik flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is approximately 40 kms (25 miles) from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Dallas to Reykjavik. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
As soon as your flight from Dallas to Reykjavik has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kms (1.00 mile) from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
Before locking in your Dallas to Reykjavik tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Reykjavik around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Dallas to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are a couple of major attractions to put on your Reykjavik to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
You've done Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Travel around 3 miles south to Kópavogur to tick off its must-visit sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Iceland, consider Hafnarfjörður, about 6 miles south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.