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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration30 h and 55 mFlights between Johannesburg and Reykjavik take, on average, 30 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Reykjavik
One-way average Price£802The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Reykjavik at Opodo is £802, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Reykjavik when departing from Johannesburg
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 163.83 ISK
1 ISK = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on Tue 03/11
Distance: 6,797 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Reykjavik airports
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)How far from city centre: 23 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Reykjavik flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik (Iceland) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Reykjavik route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Arrival airport: Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

The weather in Reykjavik

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Reykjavik, temperatures average around 13ºC in the warmest months and roughly -3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 13ºC
  • Lows: down to -3ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: May
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Reykjavik. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Reykjavik the average price is £802. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik are March, December and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?
The best time of the year to go to Reykjavik when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Reykjavik from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Reykjavik.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Reykjavik?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Reykjavik is of around 30 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,796.71 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Reykjavik compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Reykjavik can experience temperatures up to 10º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Reykjavik, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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