Statistics on New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 432 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 370 (in september) and $ 546 (in december), which is a saving of $ 63 or a surplus of $ 114 (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 $341 to $398 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Iceland (Reykjavík) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62322 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Iceland (Reykjavík) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 370, saving $ 63 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 432). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 546).
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 | $ 319 | $ 395 | good price |
| February | $ 345 | $ 424 | fair price |
| March | $ 353 | $ 427 | fair price |
| April | $ 364 | $ 421 | fair price |
| May | $ 336 | $ 383 | good price |
| June | $ 382 | $ 419 | fair price |
| July | $ 438 | $ 474 | fair price |
| August | $ 404 | $ 463 | fair price |
| September | $ 325 | $ 370 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 331 | $ 409 | good price |
| November | $ 337 | $ 446 | fair price |
| December | $ 402 | $ 546 the most expensive | very 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 $228 to $739. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $228 to $285), 1% at the maximum price (from $682 to $739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $341 to $398 (23% 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 62322 flights analyzed in previous years, Fly Play was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (80% 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 $25. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Iceland (Reykjavík) to New York City departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $14. Conversely, departing from Iceland (Reykjavík) on a sunday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices New York City-Iceland (Reykjavík)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Reykjavík | 07-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 280 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 05-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 298 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 07-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 304 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 11-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 303 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 14-11 to 19-11-2025 | $ 303 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 21-11 to 28-11-2025 | $ 304 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 01-12 to 06-12-2025 | $ 246 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 03-12 to 13-12-2025 | $ 304 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 06-12 to 13-12-2025 | $ 304 | direct flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Reykjavík | 21-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 300 | direct flight with Fly Play |
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 8 to 9 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 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 382 $, 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 369), 3 to 4 months ($ 380), 4 to 5 months ($ 383), 6 to 7 months ($ 380), 7 to 8 months ($ 354), 9 to 10 months ($ 344), 10 to 11 months ($ 360) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 338 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 420), 3 to 4 months ($ 391), 4 to 5 months ($ 386), 5 to 6 months ($ 387), 6 to 7 months ($ 402), 7 to 8 months ($ 360), 8 to 9 months ($ 348), 9 to 10 months ($ 349), 11 to 12 months ($ 384) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 383), 4 to 5 months ($ 380), 5 to 6 months ($ 366), 6 to 7 months ($ 367), 7 to 8 months ($ 361), 8 to 9 months ($ 369), 9 to 10 months ($ 377), 10 to 11 months ($ 372), 11 to 12 months ($ 388) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 366 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 412), 4 to 5 months ($ 384), 5 to 6 months ($ 386), 6 to 7 months ($ 388), 7 to 8 months ($ 392), 8 to 9 months ($ 380), 10 to 11 months ($ 380), 11 to 12 months ($ 400) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 338 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 373), 5 to 6 months ($ 378), 7 to 8 months ($ 364), 8 to 9 months ($ 344), 10 to 11 months ($ 357) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 349 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 367), 8 to 9 months ($ 398), 9 to 10 months ($ 378), 10 to 11 months ($ 404) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 459), 3 to 4 months ($ 473), 6 to 7 months ($ 467), 7 to 8 months ($ 456), 8 to 9 months ($ 461), 9 to 10 months ($ 445), 10 to 11 months ($ 459) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 419 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 454), 4 to 5 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 461), 6 to 7 months ($ 440), 7 to 8 months ($ 439), 8 to 9 months ($ 442), 9 to 10 months ($ 450) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 339 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 345), 5 to 6 months ($ 344), 6 to 7 months ($ 360), 7 to 8 months ($ 346), 8 to 9 months ($ 348), 10 to 11 months ($ 350) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 347 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 394), 5 to 6 months ($ 361), 7 to 8 months ($ 365), 8 to 9 months ($ 375), 9 to 10 months ($ 370), 10 to 11 months ($ 407) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 381), 5 to 6 months ($ 325), 7 to 8 months ($ 320), 8 to 9 months ($ 372), 9 to 10 months ($ 416) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 383 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 452), 5 to 6 months ($ 428), 6 to 7 months ($ 439), 7 to 8 months ($ 431), 9 to 10 months ($ 436), 10 to 11 months ($ 465), 11 to 12 months ($ 540) |
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 sunday, you may end up paying $4 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 427 $347 to $537 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 386 $305 to $569 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 416 $340 to $600 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 425 $392 to $484 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 421 $383 to $455 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 354 $280 to $470 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 365 $298 to $437 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 357 $298 to $474 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 428 $246 to $694 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 392 $345 to $421 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 404 $300 to $542 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 406 $327 to $502 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october, november, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Iceland (Reykjavík). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!