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R11 142+ Cheap flights to Iceland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KEF
May 6 — May 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Iceland in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Iceland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Iceland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 April 2026.

Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
KEF
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/515:50
KEF
-
JNB
3 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4R15 629
Sat 21/1122:00
JNB
-
KEF
1 stop21h 05m
British Airways
Wed 25/1111:50
KEF
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4R17 119
Thu 30/421:15
JNB
-
KEF
1 stop38h 10m
British Airways
Sun 10/510:20
KEF
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4R18 186
Tue 19/519:25
JNB
-
KEF
1 stop16h 35m
British Airways
Tue 26/510:50
KEF
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 4/4R18 728
Sat 21/1122:20
JNB
-
KEF
2 stops27h 35m
Emirates
Wed 25/117:40
KEF
-
JNB
2 stops24h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 2/4R18 778

Find flight deals to Iceland

Find the latest flights to Iceland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 April 2026.

Return from

R15 629

One-way from

R11 142

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 899
20/5-27/5
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Reykjavik
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Iceland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R2 387 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:45-18:05

3 stops34h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 27/5

23:50-8:15

2 stops30h 25m

R16 001

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:15-9:25

1 stop38h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 10/5

10:20-9:25

1 stop21h 05m

R18 186
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:25-9:40

1 stop16h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 27/5

11:00-7:00

1 stop18h 00m

R18 186

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-9:40

2 stops39h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 26/5

17:05-10:30

2 stops39h 25m

R19 506

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

13:30-17:55

2 stops30h 25m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 8/9

10:30-16:15

2 stops27h 45m

R19 608

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:50-18:10

2 stops24h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 10/5

7:40-10:30

2 stops24h 50m

R19 845

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:50-18:25

2 stops48h 35m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 30/5

9:40-10:30

2 stops46h 50m

R20 031

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:30-8:25

2 stops43h 55m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 26/5

9:25-16:15

3 stops28h 50m

R23 892
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

10:05-23:35

2 stops39h 30m

R11 142

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Iceland

How long is the flight to Iceland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Iceland takes 34 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Iceland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Iceland?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Iceland are British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.

British Airways
British Airways
From R14 427
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R11 431
KLM
KLM
From R13 807
Emirates
Emirates
From R18 317

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Iceland?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Iceland are Lufthansa, British Airways and KLM.

Rainfall in Iceland by month

Plan your trip to Iceland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iceland ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Iceland when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Iceland by month

Plan your trip to Iceland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iceland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 11.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Iceland?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Iceland in the last few years. This data was updated on 6 April 2026.
The most popular places in Iceland to fly to are Reykjavik and Akureyri.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iceland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iceland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iceland. Reviews last updated 6 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Iceland, such as Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 893 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 857 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Iceland

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Iceland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Iceland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Iceland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Iceland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Iceland?

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Iceland. One-way flights to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl typically cost R1 716, while return flights cost around R4 298.

  • How much is a return flight to Iceland?

    A return flight to Iceland will typically cost around R7 891, however they can be found for as little as R7 891.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Iceland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Iceland, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Reykjavik Keflavik Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl?

    Yes. Reykjavik Keflavik Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Iceland Campervan is the closest property to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (0,0 km away from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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