Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Iceland (Reykjavík) (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Iceland (Reykjavík) from New York City airport is $ 409 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 357 (in january) and $ 489 (in july), which is a saving of $ 52 or a surplus of $ 81 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $271 to $325 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Iceland (Reykjavík) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 62778 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Iceland (Reykjavík) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 357, saving $ 52 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 409). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 489).

Flight New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 310 $ 357 very good price
February$ 310 $ 366 good price
March$ 321 $ 392 fair price
April$ 326 $ 384 fair price
May$ 319 $ 395 fair price
June$ 359 $ 441 fair price
July$ 421 $ 489 very high price
August$ 403 $ 470 high price
September$ 316 $ 364 good price
October$ 318 $ 385 fair price
November$ 305 $ 379 fair price
December$ 346 $ 469 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Iceland (Reykjavík)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Iceland (Reykjavík) range from $216 to $704. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $217 to $271), 1% at the maximum price (from $650 to $704). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $271 to $325 (24% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Iceland flight

There are 2 companies that serve New York City from Iceland (Reykjavík) airport: Fly Play and Icelandair.

Data analysis:

Of the 62778 flights analyzed in previous years, Fly Play was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (85% of the time) on the New York City->Iceland route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $12.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Iceland (Reykjavík) to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $14. Conversely, departing from Iceland (Reykjavík) on a sunday may cost you an additional $23.


Top prices New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík)

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Reykjavík11-01 to 19-01-2025$ 299 
New York City → Reykjavík01-02 to 14-02-2025$ 299 
New York City → Reykjavík09-02 to 14-02-2025$ 297 
New York City → Reykjavík10-02 to 16-02-2025$ 284 
New York City → Reykjavík21-02 to 28-02-2025$ 303 
New York City → Reykjavík16-03 to 25-03-2025$ 307 
New York City → Reykjavík05-05 to 13-05-2025$ 297 
New York City → Reykjavík09-05 to 17-05-2025$ 297 
New York City → Reykjavík03-09 to 10-09-2025$ 281 
New York City → Reykjavík05-09 to 12-09-2025$ 272 


When to book your flight New York City - Iceland (Reykjavík) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Iceland flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Iceland (Reykjavík), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 359 $, which is a saving of 50 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (151 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Iceland (Reykjavík) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 311 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 334), 7 to 8 months ($ 353), 8 to 9 months ($ 339), 9 to 10 months ($ 323), 10 to 11 months ($ 357)

February

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 336 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 364), 3 to 4 months ($ 362), 4 to 5 months ($ 352), 5 to 6 months ($ 364), 6 to 7 months ($ 352), 7 to 8 months ($ 344), 8 to 9 months ($ 337), 9 to 10 months ($ 346)

March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 344 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 361), 3 to 4 months ($ 349), 4 to 5 months ($ 359), 5 to 6 months ($ 347), 6 to 7 months ($ 354), 7 to 8 months ($ 346), 8 to 9 months ($ 353), 9 to 10 months ($ 349), 11 to 12 months ($ 375)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 313 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 325), 5 to 6 months ($ 336), 6 to 7 months ($ 365), 7 to 8 months ($ 370), 8 to 9 months ($ 356), 9 to 10 months ($ 345), 10 to 11 months ($ 361)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 322 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 370), 4 to 5 months ($ 379), 5 to 6 months ($ 372), 7 to 8 months ($ 344), 8 to 9 months ($ 327), 10 to 11 months ($ 340), 11 to 12 months ($ 373)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 360 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 410), 2 to 3 months ($ 401), 4 to 5 months ($ 425), 5 to 6 months ($ 406), 6 to 7 months ($ 411), 7 to 8 months ($ 421), 8 to 9 months ($ 378), 10 to 11 months ($ 385), 11 to 12 months ($ 415)

July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 424 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 471), 5 to 6 months ($ 476), 6 to 7 months ($ 437), 7 to 8 months ($ 444), 8 to 9 months ($ 452), 10 to 11 months ($ 438), 11 to 12 months ($ 463)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 393 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 462), 4 to 5 months ($ 440), 5 to 6 months ($ 409), 7 to 8 months ($ 404), 8 to 9 months ($ 415), 9 to 10 months ($ 432), 10 to 11 months ($ 454)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 305 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 358), 4 to 5 months ($ 353), 5 to 6 months ($ 354), 6 to 7 months ($ 349), 7 to 8 months ($ 327), 9 to 10 months ($ 321), 10 to 11 months ($ 335)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 330 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 383), 5 to 6 months ($ 353), 6 to 7 months ($ 357), 7 to 8 months ($ 358), 8 to 9 months ($ 367), 10 to 11 months ($ 367)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 320 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 358), 5 to 6 months ($ 340), 6 to 7 months ($ 330), 8 to 9 months ($ 342), 9 to 10 months ($ 352), 10 to 11 months ($ 346)

December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 401 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 449), 5 to 6 months ($ 418), 6 to 7 months ($ 429), 7 to 8 months ($ 434), 8 to 9 months ($ 412), 10 to 11 months ($ 417)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Iceland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $3 more.



New York City to Iceland (Reykjavík): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
October 2024$ 590
$398 to $870
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November 2024$ 674
$322 to $1647
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December 2024$ 683
$301 to $1727
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January 2025$ 414
$296 to $664
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February 2025$ 400
$284 to $705
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March 2025$ 379
$307 to $874
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April 2025$ 402
$313 to $744
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May 2025$ 343
$297 to $488
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June 2025$ 404
$324 to $1381
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July 2025$ 400
$347 to $619
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August 2025$ 432
$322 to $897
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September 2025$ 383
$255 to $2222
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Iceland (Reykjavík). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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