Cheap flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat
Ilulissat's short summer is the natural time to visit, and August is the cheapest month in the fare data for this route. If you are comparing cheap flights from Reykjavik to Ilulissat, start with that month and work outward. Some departures are direct and others connect, with Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines among the carriers named, and every flight leaves from Keflavik International, so book the flight first and align hotels around the actual arrival time.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 14 Aug 2027 | from $630 | Search 14 Aug 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 19 Apr 2027 | from $1,171 | Search 19 Apr 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: June — from $628.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $1,221 | 15 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $1,098 | 22 Dec 2026 | |
| February 2027 | from $1,202 | 11 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $1,182 | 11 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $1,171 | 19 Apr 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $628 | 26 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $658 | 10 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $630 | 14 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $658 | 18 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $630 | 16 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik | Keflavik International KEF | 37 km |
| Ilulissat | Ilulissat JAV | 3 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
July and September sit on either side of August, so compare those shoulder weeks before you fix dates; August is the cheapest month in the fare data for Reykjavik to Ilulissat flights. School holidays and Christmas can tighten availability across the North Atlantic, and a midweek departure can cost less than a weekend one when the calendar has both. Check whether your chosen fare allows changes, because weather and daylight shift fast this far north and plans may need to move. The fare pages cover November, December, February, March, April, June, July, August and September, so if your month is missing, look at the nearest available one rather than assuming the price.
Airlines and what to expect
Connections, when your itinerary has one, route through an intermediate airport and add ground time plus a second boarding pass; this route also has direct flights on some departures. Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines are the carriers named for Reykjavik to Ilulissat, and the search results will show whether your selected fare is nonstop or changes planes. Neither carrier is labelled here as low-cost or full-service, so read the fare rules for bags, seats, meals and changes rather than assuming what is included. If you need a specific arrival day in Ilulissat, filter for direct flights first, then compare the connection options if the nonstop fare is too high or sold out.
Arriving — Ilulissat
Landing late in Ilulissat changes the first hours of the trip, because ground transport, shop hours and check-in desks may be limited after the evening arrival wave. Arrange the final leg to your accommodation before you fly, and keep a warm layer, any medication and a phone charger in cabin baggage in case the last transfer takes longer than planned.
The route ends at Ilulissat airport, and all Reykjavik departures on this page use Keflavik International; confirm both airport codes match your ticket before you set off. If you land in poor weather or daylight is short, allow extra time for the transfer and do not book a tight onward schedule the same day.
Before you go: Greenland
- Currency
- DKK (kr.)
- Power sockets
- Type C, E, F, K · 230 V
- Language
- Greenlandic
- Emergency number
- 112
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +299
- Internet domain
- .gl
- Population of Ilulissat
- 4,737 (2022)
- Altitude
- 2,010 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check what the fare includes, because bags, seats, changes and meals may cost extra on the cheapest tickets.
- Confirm that Keflavik International is the Reykjavik airport named on your ticket.
- If connecting, verify that both flights are on one ticket and note the transfer time.
- Check entry and document rules for Greenland before you travel.
- Compare July, August and September fares, since August is the cheapest month in the price data.
- Save the booking reference and recheck flight times before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Reykjavik – Ilulissat: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for June 2027 — $628. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Reykjavik – Ilulissat: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines.
Reykjavik – Ilulissat: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat?
The distance is about 1,384 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 08 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Reykjavik – Ilulissat?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International (KEF). Ilulissat: Ilulissat (JAV).
Reykjavik — more routes
Ilulissat — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | Air Greenland | direct | 20 Jan 2027 | from $612 |
| Reykjavik | Icelandair | direct | 14 Aug 2027 | from $630 |