Lowest fare in our latest check
Portland (PDX) to Reykjavik (KEF): $927 round trip in December on Icelandair, nonstop
Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 22 · fares change daily
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Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure
7 observations since Oct 5. Price bands appear after 10 daily checks spanning 14 days.
Fare by month, PDX to KEF
Of the 6 months we priced (November to April 2027), March 2027 had the lowest observed fare at $562 (checked Oct 19) and December the highest at $927, each for a 7-night trip from the 15th.
| Month | Lowest observed | Trip priced | Checked | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | $753British Airways | Nov 15 to Nov 22 | Oct 19 | Alert me under $640 |
| December | $927Icelandair | Dec 15 to Dec 22 | Oct 22 | Alert me under $780 |
| January 2027 | $822Icelandair | Jan 15 to Jan 22 | Oct 19 | Alert me under $690 |
| February 2027 | $822Icelandair | Feb 15 to Feb 22 | Oct 19 | Alert me under $690 |
| March 2027 | $562Icelandair | Mar 15 to Mar 22 | Oct 19 | Alert me under $470 |
| April 2027 | $823British Airways | Apr 15 to Apr 22 | Oct 19 | Alert me under $690 |
Alert targets are 15% under the observed fare, rounded down to $10. Each month is the same 7-night trip from the 15th.
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From PDX airport to Reykjavik
Reaching Portland International Airport
MAX light rail Red Line runs directly from downtown Pioneer Courthouse Square to the airport in 38 minutes for $2.50 one-way (2026 pricing). Trains run every 15 minutes 5am-midnight, less frequently after hours. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) runs $18-28 from downtown depending on surge pricing — mornings are cheaper ($16-20 typically) than evenings. Paid parking at downtown lots costs $8-15/day, so the MAX combo is nearly always better. Taxi from downtown is fixed $28 flat rate, reliable but slower than Uber during non-peak. Rental car desk is on the ground level; don't rent unless you're leaving the city immediately.
Getting from KEF into Reykjavik
Flybus (operated by Strætó) is the standard airport transfer — runs every 30-45 minutes, costs ~3,500 ISK ($25) one-way to the BSÍ bus terminal in central Reykjavik, or ~4,500 ISK ($33) with a hotel drop-off add-on. Journey is 45-60 minutes. Taxis from KEF to the city center cost 15,000-18,000 ISK ($110-130) and take the same time — almost never worth it unless you're splitting four ways with heavy luggage. Rental cars are the third option and make sense if you're picking one up anyway, since KEF has all major rental desks on-site; driving to Reykjavik city center is straightforward on Route 41, about 50 minutes.
Planning Portland to Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital and one of the most geologically alive places on Earth — geysers, waterfalls, lava fields, and the Northern Lights are all within a two-hour drive. For Americans, it's an easy first international trip: English is universally spoken, crime is basically nonexistent, and the food has leveled up dramatically from its fermented shark reputation. The city itself sits on a peninsula jutting into the North Atlantic, and on a clear day you can see the Snæfellsjökull glacier from the waterfront promenade.
Local basics
Best-month weather in Reykjavik
June
46–56°F · 10 rain daysMidnight sun peaks around June 21st with nearly 24 hours of daylight — the sun barely dips below the horizon. Warm by Icelandic standards, popular festivals, but this marks the start of peak tourist season with prices spiking.
July
49–59°F · 11 rain daysPeak summer — warmest month of the year with long bright evenings and all outdoor attractions fully operational. Crowds are at maximum, rental cars sell out weeks in advance, and popular spots like Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon get genuinely jammed.
The destination guide flags November and December and January as the least favorable months.
Two areas to consider
101 Reykjavik (City Center)
mid-rangeThe heart of the city centered on Laugavegur shopping street, Hallgrímskirkja church, and the waterfront Harpa concert hall. Everything walkable, best bar and restaurant density, but also highest accommodation prices and tourist-to-local ratio. Stay here your first time.
Þórshöfn / Hlemmur Area
mid-rangeJust east of dead center around Hlemmur food hall and bus terminal, this area has become genuinely cool — Messinn for fish, Kex Hostel for affordable beds, and slightly lower prices than the immediate Laugavegur strip. Five-minute walk from everything that matters.
Local planning tip
Skip the Blue Lagoon for your first soak and instead go to the Reykjadalur hot river hike — it's a 3km trail south of Reykjavik near Hveragerði that ends at a naturally heated river where you can soak for free. The Blue Lagoon runs $80-120 per person and feels like a water park; the Reykjadalur river is actual geothermal Iceland with steam rising off the water and nobody handing you a silica mud mask. If you insist on the Blue Lagoon, book the first time slot of the day (7am) to beat the bus tours, or the last slot at 9pm for sunset lighting — never go midday.
Visa and entry notes for US travelers
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen Agreement. Iceland is part of Schengen but not the EU. No advance visa application needed — just show up with a valid US passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds. ETIAS (the European Travel Information and Authorization System) launches for US citizens in 2025; it costs €7, takes 10 minutes to apply online, and is valid 3 years. You'll need ETIAS before your flight. US citizens don't pay departure taxes separately — it's included in your airfare.
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