Flying from San Juan to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Reykjavik leaving from here.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll be arriving in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of San Juan and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your San Juan to Reykjavik flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Reykjavik
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap San Juan to Reykjavik flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from San Juan to Reykjavik.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
We make it simple to book a San Juan to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Juan, SJU can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to Reykjavik? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
73.65% of flights that depart Luis Munoz Marin International Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Juan to Reykjavik. Book one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from San Juan to Reykjavik has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from San Juan to Reykjavik. To escape the crowds, visit Reykjavik in January.
Before locking in your San Juan to Reykjavik tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 15ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Juan to Reykjavik in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Hallgrimskirkja silhouette, Perlan and National Museum of Iceland are must-do's during your Reykjavik adventure.
Explore more of Iceland
You've visited Reykjavik, now it's time to discover other parts of Iceland. Journey around 5 kilometres south to Kópavogur to check off its popular sights. From Yndisgarðurinn to Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður is another essential stop in Iceland. Start your sightseeing at Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
