What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Helsinki to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 689.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 02m.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

For as low as R12 956, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Helsinki in 25h 25m. Helsinki and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town round-trip?

KLM, at R13 325, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Helsinki to Cape Town flights typically cost between R16 720 and R24 144 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 245 on Qatar Airways (Oct 30-Nov 12).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Thu 30/1016:00HEL - CPT

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - HEL

1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R12 245

Mon 27/1016:00HEL - CPT

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 10/1112:35CPT - HEL

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/10R12 557

Mon 17/1118:20HEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/10R13 112

Mon 17/1114:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 147

Tue 2/126:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/128:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 164

Thu 4/127:00HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/127:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 199

Wed 19/117:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Deal found 17/10R13 286

Wed 19/117:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 321

Wed 19/1117:20HEL - CPT

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 338

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Thu 30/1016:00HEL - CPT

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 12/1112:35CPT - HEL

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/10R12 956

Mon 17/1118:20HEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/10R13 112

Tue 18/117:00HEL - CPT

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 147

Thu 4/1217:20HEL - CPT

2 stops28h 35mAir France

Thu 18/127:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mAir France

Deal found 18/10R14 136

Mon 17/1118:20HEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 147

Tue 2/126:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/128:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 164

Sat 6/126:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mAir France

Fri 19/127:55CPT - HEL

2 stops29h 15mAir France

Deal found 18/10R14 500

Thu 4/1218:20HEL - CPT

1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/127:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 199

Sat 6/127:00HEL - CPT

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/127:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 407

Thu 30/106:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:25CPT - HEL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R13 997

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Mon 27/1016:00HEL - CPT

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 10/1112:35CPT - HEL

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/10R12 557

Thu 30/1016:00HEL - CPT

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 12/1118:55CPT - HEL

1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R12 245

Mon 17/1118:20HEL - CPT

1 stop27h 35mKLM

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/10R13 112

Mon 17/1114:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 147

Mon 17/119:10HEL - CPT

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1112:30CPT - HEL

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 546

Wed 19/117:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop33h 25mKLM

Deal found 17/10R13 286

Wed 19/117:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 321

Wed 19/1117:20HEL - CPT

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10R13 338

Wed 19/1117:20HEL - CPT

1 stop36h 30mAir France

Wed 26/117:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mAir France

Deal found 17/10R13 355

Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R12 245
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R20 206

Qatar Airways
30/10-12/11
2 total stops
44h 45m total
Helsinki to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R48 737 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R20 346 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 30/10

16:00-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

12:35-14:15

1 stop25h 40m

R12 956

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 17/11

18:20-21:55

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

R13 112

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 18/11

7:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

7:55-22:35

1 stop38h 40m

R13 147

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 17/11

18:20-21:55

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

7:55-16:25

1 stop32h 30m

R13 147

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/12

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

R13 164

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 4/12

18:20-6:10

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

7:55-16:25

1 stop32h 30m

R13 199

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 6/12

7:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/12

7:55-16:25

1 stop32h 30m

R13 407

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 30/10

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

18:25-17:25

2 stops23h 00m

R13 997

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 4/12

17:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

7:55-16:25

1 stop32h 30m

R14 136

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 6/12

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/12

7:55-13:10

2 stops29h 15m

R14 500

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Helsinki to Cape Town is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R10 094). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to CPT?

When flying from Helsinki to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM from Helsinki to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?
For as low as R12 956, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Helsinki in 25h 25m. Helsinki and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10493 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town round-trip?
KLM, at R13 325, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R10 094). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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