Cheap flights from Christchurch to Reykjavik from £615

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Reykjavik from £615

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3 stops
Tue, Sep 8
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£615
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Tue, Sep 8
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£618
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Tue, Sep 8
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£682
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Tue, Sep 8
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£696
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Thu, Sep 10
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£704
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Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£1,458
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Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£1,525
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Tue, Sep 8 – Tue, Sep 15
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£1,540
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Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
Christchurch CHCReykjavik KEF
£1,576
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
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How much do flights to Reykjavik cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£615

Cheapest round-trip

£1,458

Average round-trip

£1,718

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Icelandair

Getting from Reykjavik's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Flybus and private transfers. Best value: public bus and shared shuttles.

Reykjavik is served by Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 50 km southwest of the city center. As Iceland's main international gateway, the airport handles the vast majority of visitors arriving in the country. Airport transfers to city center destinations include coach services, shared shuttles, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. There is no rail connection between the airport and Reykjavik. Journey times typically range from 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-50 min

kr 3,499; ISK 3,499 (~$25 USD); hotel drop-off available for additional fee

meets all flights (traffic dependent)

reliable and affordable

45-60 min

kr 3,490 – kr 4,490; ISK 3,490–4,490 (~$25–32 USD); includes hotel drop-off

meets all flights (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

75-90 min

kr 2,100; ISK 2,100 (~$15 USD); exact fare or app payment

limited departures daily (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

kr 18,000 – kr 25,000; ISK 18,000–25,000 (~$130–180 USD); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct and private

40-50 min

kr 20,000 – kr 35,000; ISK 20,000–35,000 (~$145–250 USD); pre-booked

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

40-55 min

kr 8,000 – kr 20,000; ISK 8,000–20,000/day (~$58–145 USD); varies by vehicle

24/7 at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring Iceland independently

Notes:

  • Prices in ISK; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • No rail connection exists between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavik.
  • Winter weather and road conditions can significantly affect journey times.
  • Most shuttle services offer hotel pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Reykjavik

Depart from
Christchurch International
Arrive to
Keflavík International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Lagoon - Great Geysir, Iceland - Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland - Snaefellsnes

Check-in for a flight from Christchurch to Reykjavik

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IcelandairICEFINo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Reykjavik

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-2°C
February2°C-1°C
March2°C-1°C
April5°C1°C
May8°C4°C
June11°C7°C
July13°C9°C
August13°C8°C
September10°C6°C
October6°C3°C
November3°C0°C
December1°C-2°C
Hottest Month
13°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
December
Sunny days
204
days per year
Snow days
36
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
9°C7°C
5 Sep
17%
10°C8°C
Sunday
30 Aug
10°C8°C
6 Sep
18%
11°C8°C
Monday
31 Aug
18%
11°C9°C
7 Sep
8°C6°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
57%
11°C8°C
8 Sep
9°C5°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
14%
11°C8°C
9 Sep
11%
10°C8°C
Thursday
3 Sep
22%
12°C8°C
10 Sep
80%
11°C10°C
Friday
4 Sep
41%
10°C9°C
11 Sep
91%
12°C10°C
Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are Icelandair, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, and Qantas. Christchurch and Reykjavik have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Reykjavik, consider visiting Blue Lagoon, Great Geysir, Iceland, Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland, and Snaefellsnes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, London, Manchester, Queenstown, Nadi, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Denpasar, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Cairns, Dunedin, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi.

What are the most popular routes to and from Reykjavik?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast, Liverpool, Bucharest, Tirana, Copenhagen, Vilnius, Vienna, Riga, Warsaw, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Prague, Barcelona.

What airports are near Christchurch?

The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Reykjavik?

Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Reykjavik with Icelandair, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.

When’s the best time to travel between Christchurch and Reykjavik?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Reykjavik, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Christchurch and Reykjavik?

Traveling between Christchurch and Reykjavik, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Reykjavik depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Reykjavik arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Christchurch and Reykjavik depart?

What time do flights between Christchurch and Reykjavik arrive?

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