R2 269+ Cheap flights from Helsinki

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
HEL — CPT
Dec 25 — Jan 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Helsinki

Discover essential information about flights departing from Helsinki, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Helsinki airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

Cheapest airline

KLM

Good round-trip deal

R16 367 or less
On average, KLM currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Helsinki-Vantaa (avg. price of R16 320).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Helsinki-Vantaa.

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Cheapest flights from Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helsinki. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.

Sat 28/27:00HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Fri 13/323:59JNB - HEL
1 stop17h 26mKLM
Deal found 24/11R13 110
Tue 13/118:20HEL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Mon 2/223:59JNB - HEL
1 stop37h 11mKLM
Deal found 24/11R13 197
Wed 14/112:45HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Tue 3/219:45JNB - HEL
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R13 231
Fri 27/218:20HEL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Thu 12/323:59JNB - HEL
1 stop37h 11mKLM
Deal found 24/11R13 249
Sat 28/213:50HEL - JNB
2 stops17h 15mLufthansa
Thu 12/310:10JNB - HEL
1 stop25h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R13 457
Sat 9/517:10HEL - CPT
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 13/513:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11R13 561
Thu 15/116:00HEL - JNB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 2/220:30JNB - HEL
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11R13 595
Wed 14/112:45HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Wed 4/219:45JNB - HEL
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11R13 630
Thu 15/16:55HEL - JNB
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/210:10JNB - HEL
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R13 664
Sat 9/512:10HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/516:40CPT - HEL
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/11R13 699
Fri 27/212:30HEL - JNB
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 14/319:10JNB - HEL
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R13 716
Sat 28/214:05HEL - JNB
1 stop32h 00mKLM
Sat 14/323:59JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 06mKLM
Deal found 24/11R13 734

Find flights from Helsinki within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Helsinki that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 14/1

18:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

R13 197

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 14/1

18:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

R13 197

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 14/1

12:45-15:35

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

R13 231

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 28/2

17:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

R13 249

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 1/3

18:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

23:59-0:05

1 stop24h 06m

R13 249

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 27/2

18:20-22:05

1 stop27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-13:10

1 stop37h 11m

R13 249

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 28/2

13:50-7:05

2 stops17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:10-12:00

1 stop25h 50m

R13 457

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 9/5

17:10-11:30

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

R13 561

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 26/2

16:00-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:45-14:15

1 stop24h 30m

R13 595

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL - JNB

HELJNB

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 2/3

16:00-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:45-14:15

1 stop24h 30m

R13 595

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Best time to book a flight from Helsinki

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Travel insights for flights from Helsinki

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When is the best time to book a flight from Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Helsinki to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki (average of R10 079). Flying from Helsinki in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 868). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Helsinki. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Helsinki. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Helsinki have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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  • What is the cheapest flight from Helsinki to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Helsinki for as low as R16 367 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R18 813 to fly from Helsinki.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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