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 and 16h 50m, respectively.

R5 963 Cheap Flights to Iceland in 2026

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Iceland

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Flights to Reykjavik

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Multiple Airlines

May 24

JNB

39h 35m

2 stops

KEF

May 29

KEF

54h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R14 900

Lufthansa

Jun 1

JNB

30h 10m

2 stops

KEF

Jun 6

KEF

37h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R15 073

British Airways

May 21

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

KEF

May 25

KEF

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R15 231

British Airways

May 21

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

KEF

May 25

KEF

22h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R15 325

Lufthansa

Jun 1

JNB

30h 10m

2 stops

KEF

Jun 5

KEF

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R15 435

British Airways

May 24

JNB

16h 20m

1 stop

KEF

May 30

KEF

18h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R15 593

British Airways

May 21

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

KEF

May 25

KEF

28h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R15 797

British Airways

May 21

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

KEF

May 25

KEF

28h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R15 891

Lufthansa

May 24

JNB

39h 35m

2 stops

KEF

May 29

KEF

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R15 954

British Airways

May 21

CPT

20h 20m

2 stops

KEF

May 25

KEF

25h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R16 332

Multiple Airlines

Mar 15

JNB

17h 20m

1 stop

KEF

Mar 22

KEF

43h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R16 883

Multiple Airlines

Mar 15

JNB

29h 55m

3 stops

KEF

Mar 22

KEF

23h 50m

3 stops

JNB

R17 119

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19:00 - 8:35

JNB

KEF

39h 35m

2 stops

0:10 - 8:35

KEF

JNB

54h 25m

2 stops

R14 900Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29

18:55 - 10:55

CPT

KEF

18h 00m

1 stop

17:55 - 12:10

KEF

CPT

16h 15m

1 stop

R14 979British Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15

8:45 - 12:55

JNB

KEF

30h 10m

2 stops

14:45 - 6:40

KEF

JNB

37h 55m

2 stops

R15 073Lufthansa

Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 6

18:50 - 9:40

CPT

KEF

16h 50m

1 stop

10:40 - 11:00

KEF

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

R15 231British Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

18:50 - 9:40

CPT

KEF

16h 50m

1 stop

10:40 - 11:00

KEF

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

R15 278British Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

18:50 - 9:40

CPT

KEF

16h 50m

1 stop

10:40 - 11:00

KEF

CPT

22h 20m

1 stop

R15 325British Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

9:00 - 10:55

CPT

KEF

27h 55m

2 stops

17:55 - 12:10

KEF

CPT

16h 15m

1 stop

R15 357British Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15

8:45 - 12:55

JNB

KEF

30h 10m

2 stops

0:25 - 8:35

KEF

JNB

30h 10m

1 stop

R15 435Lufthansa

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5

19:25 - 9:45

JNB

KEF

16h 20m

1 stop

10:20 - 7:00

KEF

JNB

18h 40m

1 stop

R15 593British Airways

Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30

22:20 - 23:55

JNB

KEF

27h 35m

2 stops

7:40 - 16:35

KEF

JNB

30h 55m

2 stops

R18 063Emirates

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:00-8:35

2 stops39h 35m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 29/5

0:10-8:35

2 stops54h 25m

R14 900

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:55-10:55

1 stop18h 00m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 15/2

17:55-12:10

1 stop16h 15m

R14 979

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 6/6

14:45-6:40

2 stops37h 55m

R15 073

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R15 231

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R15 278

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R15 325

Cape TownReykjavik

CPT - KEF

CPTKEF

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

9:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 15/2

17:55-12:10

1 stop16h 15m

R15 357

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

8:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 5/6

0:25-8:35

1 stop30h 10m

R15 435

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:25-9:45

1 stop16h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sat 30/5

10:20-7:00

1 stop18h 40m

R15 593

JohannesburgReykjavik

JNB - KEF

JNBKEF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:20-23:55

2 stops27h 35m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 22/3

7:40-16:35

2 stops30h 55m

R18 063

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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 72% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Iceland. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 One-Way Price	R5 963
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 900
Fastest flight time	30h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Iceland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 963 (Cape Town Intl to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Iceland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 900 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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The fastest flight to Iceland from South Africa takes 30h 45m (Cape Town Intl to Reykjavik Keflavik Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Iceland, with a 3% 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, Turkish Airlines, and KLM, with prices starting at R8 315, R11 577, and R12 717 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Iceland?

You can find flights to Iceland from 4 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 72% 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 91% 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.

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 4 as of January 2026.

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.