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 17h 20m and 18h, respectively.

R14 563 Cheap Flights to Iceland in 2025/26

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22:00 - 10:40JNB-KEF

38h 40m1 stop

11:50 - 10:25KEF-JNB

20h 35m1 stop

R14 563British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

8:00 - 19:05CPT-KEF

37h 05m1 stop

19:15 - 21:45KEF-CPT

24h 30m2 stops

R14 580KLM

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Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 2

22:00 - 10:40JNB-KEF

38h 40m1 stop

11:50 - 7:35KEF-JNB

17h 45m1 stop

R14 597British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

19:35 - 10:55JNB-KEF

17h 20m1 stop

11:50 - 7:35KEF-JNB

17h 45m1 stop

R14 614British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

18:25 - 19:05CPT-KEF

26h 40m2 stops

19:15 - 21:45KEF-CPT

24h 30m2 stops

R14 716KLM

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Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 2

22:00 - 10:40JNB-KEF

38h 40m1 stop

10:30 - 7:00KEF-JNB

18h 30m1 stop

R15 261British Airways

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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Apr 17

15:20 - 19:05CPT-KEF

29h 45m2 stops

19:15 - 21:45KEF-CPT

24h 30m2 stops

R15 704KLM

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Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 2

19:45 - 13:20JNB-KEF

19h 35m2 stops

15:20 - 7:05KEF-JNB

37h 45m2 stops

R18 429Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

19:45 - 13:20JNB-KEF

19h 35m2 stops

15:20 - 7:05KEF-JNB

37h 45m2 stops

R18 480Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

18:50 - 23:55JNB-KEF

31h 05m2 stops

10:30 - 20:50KEF-JNB

32h 20m2 stops

R18 974Emirates

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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Apr 17

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-10:40

1 stop38h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

11:50-10:25

1 stop20h 35m

R14 563

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

8:00-19:05

1 stop37h 05m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 2/4

19:15-21:45

2 stops24h 30m

R14 580

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-10:40

1 stop38h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

11:50-7:35

1 stop17h 45m

R14 597

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:35-10:55

1 stop17h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

11:50-7:35

1 stop17h 45m

R14 614

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

18:25-19:05

2 stops26h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 2/4

19:15-21:45

2 stops24h 30m

R14 716

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:00-10:40

1 stop38h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 17/4

10:30-7:00

1 stop18h 30m

R15 261

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:20-19:05

2 stops29h 45m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 2/4

19:15-21:45

2 stops24h 30m

R15 704

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:45-13:20

2 stops19h 35m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

15:20-7:05

2 stops37h 45m

R18 429

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:45-13:20

2 stops19h 35m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 10/2

15:20-7:05

2 stops37h 45m

R18 480

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

18:50-23:55

2 stops31h 05m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 17/4

10:30-20:50

2 stops32h 20m

R18 974

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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 62% 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 563
Fastest flight time	17h 20m
Popular in	August

The best round-trip flight price to Iceland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 563 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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The fastest flight to Iceland from South Africa takes 17h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Iceland, with a 11% 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 001, R10 426, and R12 355 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 62% 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 November 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.