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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik from R8 183

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — REK
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Mon 25/512:40
JNB
-
KEF
3 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/68:55
KEF
-
JNB
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R17 134
Sun 18/1019:10
JNB
-
KEF
2 stops30h 25m
Emirates
Thu 22/107:40
KEF
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4R18 427
Sun 24/519:25
JNB
-
KEF
1 stop16h 20m
British Airways
Sat 30/510:20
KEF
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 20/4R18 542
Sun 24/519:50
JNB
-
KEF
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/59:40
KEF
-
JNB
2 stops46h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R19 736

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Reykjavik (REK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 134

One-way from

R8 183

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 460
25/5-7/6
  • 25/5-7/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 84h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Reykjavik
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Reykjavik
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R36 898 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 601 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:40-23:10

3 stops36h 30m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 7/6

8:55-10:30

3 stops47h 35m

R17 134

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

19:10-23:35

2 stops30h 25m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 22/10

7:40-16:15

2 stops30h 35m

R18 427
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:25-9:45

1 stop16h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 30/5

10:20-9:25

1 stop21h 05m

R18 542

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

R19 736
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

12:40-19:15

3 stops32h 35m

R8 183

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:10-23:35

2 stops30h 25m

R11 079

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:25-9:55

1 stop16h 30m

R11 243

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

19:10-15:45

2 stops22h 35m

R12 568

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

12:40-9:40

2 stops23h 00m

R12 667
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

19:25-9:40

1 stop16h 15m

R13 665

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik is 19 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik (average of R10 277). Flying from Johannesburg to Reykjavik in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reykjavik

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik. Reviews last updated 21 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 937 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

    For as low as R18 542, Emirates can have you in Reykjavik from Johannesburg in 16h 20m. The distance between Johannesburg and Reykjavik is about 10940 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Reykjavik round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa (R12 119), British Airways (R14 262), and Emirates (R19 024) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Lufthansa is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Reykjavik flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Reykjavik by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik (average of R10 277). Flying from Johannesburg to Reykjavik in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR12 119AverageR19 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 262AverageR16 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 024AverageR21 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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