Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Every week, there are seven Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, take the 18:25 Icelandair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to KEF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Reykjavik (and then seeing more of Iceland!) is easy with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline has direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MSP to KEF flights is Icelandair.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and KEF include:
O'Hare International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is £206. A round-trip ticket is currently £426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to KEF by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to KEF.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and experience the lesser-explored corners of Reykjavik and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Keflavik International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to KEF in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 3 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, roughly 6 miles south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are among the biggest draws.
