United States to Iceland · 2,595 miles (4,177 km)

New York (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) flights

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17,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with JetBlue TrueBlue

An economy award from New York (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF) starts at 17,000 miles one way with JetBlue TrueBlue on Icelandair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF): Icelandair and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,595 miles (4,177 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Boston, Montreal and Halifax and more.

How many miles EWR to KEF costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
JetBlue TrueBlueOn Icelandair17,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines20,000$54–74
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines22,000$5.60–375.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Icelandair22,500$125.60–175.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60–25.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines32,500$71.61–100.61
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60–25.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60–25.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines50,000$50.40–70.40
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines55,000$5.60–25.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines55,000$5.60–25.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from EWR to KEF

  • Icelandair logo
    IcelandairNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book EWR to KEF with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

EWR to KEF with one stop

25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and Air Canada, then Icelandair
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  • Via Nuuk (GOH)United Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI), then Icelandair
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Glasgow (GLA)United Airlines, then Icelandair
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  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus and United Airlines, then Icelandair
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See all 25 in Routes

EWR to KEF: common questions

How many miles does EWR to KEF cost?

In economy it starts at 17,000 miles one way with JetBlue TrueBlue on Icelandair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (20,000), Emirates Skywards (22,000) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to KEF?

Icelandair and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Reykjavik (KEF).

How far is New York from Reykjavik by plane?

New York (EWR) and Reykjavik (KEF) are 2,595 miles (4,177 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book EWR to KEF award flights?

14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and Reykjavik?

The most direct connections are through Boston (BOS), Montreal (YUL), Halifax (YHZ), Nuuk (GOH) and Baltimore (BWI). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.