Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DCA to KEF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and KEF include:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
£242 is the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £385. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to KEF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to KEF.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're coming in on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
Pick up a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to the centre of Reykjavik has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 30 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DCA to KEF in December. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Reykjavik. Around 3 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 6 miles south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.