How long is the flight from South Africa to Iceland?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Iceland, then you can expect flight times to average 16h 15m and 18h, respectively.

R14 137 Cheap Flights to Iceland in 2025

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19:25 - 9:40JNB-KEF

16h 15m1 stop

11:45 - 10:25KEF-JNB

20h 40m1 stop

R14 137British Airways

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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 30

19:25 - 9:40JNB-KEF

16h 15m1 stop

10:55 - 9:25KEF-JNB

20h 30m1 stop

R15 292British Airways

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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8

11:40 - 14:20JNB-KEF

52h 40m2 stops

15:20 - 9:30KEF-JNB

16h 10m1 stop

R16 010Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

10:40 - 14:20JNB-KEF

53h 40m2 stops

15:20 - 7:05KEF-JNB

37h 45m2 stops

R16 517Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

15:20 - 19:05CPT-KEF

29h 45m2 stops

20:05 - 6:10KEF-CPT

32h 05m1 stop

R17 987KLM

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Sat, Dec 20 - Sun, Jan 4

18:50 - 18:10JNB-KEF

25h 20m2 stops

19:50 - 21:20KEF-JNB

23h 30m1 stop

R19 141KLM

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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8

17:50 - 16:00JNB-KEF

24h 10m2 stops

15:25 - 10:50KEF-JNB

17h 25m1 stop

R20 279Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 30

17:50 - 18:45JNB-KEF

26h 55m2 stops

15:25 - 10:50KEF-JNB

17h 25m1 stop

R21 154Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 30

19:10 - 14:10JNB-KEF

45h 00m2 stops

7:25 - 5:35KEF-JNB

44h 10m2 stops

R21 853Emirates

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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31

22:20 - 23:35JNB-KEF

27h 15m2 stops

10:30 - 20:50KEF-JNB

32h 20m2 stops

R22 728Emirates

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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:25-9:40

1 stop16h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 30/10

11:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

R14 137

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:25-9:40

1 stop16h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 8/10

10:55-9:25

1 stop20h 30m

R15 292

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-14:20

2 stops52h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

15:20-9:30

1 stop16h 10m

R16 010

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-14:20

2 stops53h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

15:20-7:05

2 stops37h 45m

R16 517

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

15:20-19:05

2 stops29h 45m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 4/1

20:05-6:10

1 stop32h 05m

R17 987

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

18:50-18:10

2 stops25h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 8/10

19:50-21:20

1 stop23h 30m

R19 141

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

17:50-16:00

2 stops24h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 30/10

15:25-10:50

1 stop17h 25m

R20 279

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

17:50-18:45

2 stops26h 55m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 30/10

15:25-10:50

1 stop17h 25m

R21 154

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

19:10-14:10

2 stops45h 00m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 31/10

7:25-5:35

2 stops44h 10m

R21 853

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

22:20-23:35

2 stops27h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 8/10

10:30-20:50

2 stops32h 20m

R22 728

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Iceland flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Iceland?

British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iceland from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Iceland. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Iceland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Iceland flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R14 137
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Popular in	August

The best round-trip flight price to Iceland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 137 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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The fastest flight to Iceland from South Africa takes 15h 45m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Iceland, with a 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Iceland

What is the cheapest flight to Iceland?

If you are looking to fly to Iceland for less, look to airlines like Lufthansa, SWISS, and KLM, with prices starting at R9 517, R10 710, and R12 691 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Iceland?

You can find flights to Iceland from 5 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with British Airways, Lufthansa or KLM as these are the most popular among our users. British Airways is the most favoured with 61% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Iceland to fly to?

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl is the most popular airport in Iceland to fly to, with 93% of all users travelling to Iceland opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Reykjavik, which is the city in Iceland that is closest to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Iceland?

Flying to Iceland on a Monday or Sunday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Iceland is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Iceland?

Prices for flights to Iceland were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Iceland?

The number of operators available for flights to Iceland is 5 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Iceland?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Iceland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iceland?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iceland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iceland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Iceland?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Iceland. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Iceland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Iceland on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Iceland?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Iceland, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Iceland right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Iceland and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.