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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R12 957

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helsinki (HEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 957

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 610
KLM
  • KLM
  • 19/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R20 316 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Helsinki to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helsinki to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Mon 19/57:00HEL - CPT
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Wed 4/623:15CPT - HEL
1 stop24h 05mKLM
Deal found 29/4R12 957
Mon 19/57:00HEL - CPT
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/623:15CPT - HEL
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R13 569
Mon 5/517:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 21/513:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R13 661
Fri 14/1112:25HEL - CPT
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/1117:15CPT - HEL
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 187
Thu 9/1017:40HEL - CPT
2 stops20h 00mAir France
Sun 19/1023:35CPT - HEL
2 stops17h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/4R21 502
Fri 14/117:50HEL - CPT
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1114:00CPT - HEL
2 stops25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4R25 617
Fri 14/1116:55HEL - CPT
3 stops44h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 22/1114:15CPT - HEL
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4R25 840
Thu 9/1017:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mFinnair
Mon 20/1013:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mFinnair
Deal found 29/4R30 882
Sun 23/1117:50HEL - CPT
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Thu 4/1218:30CPT - HEL
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4R89 660

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/5

7:00-21:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-0:20

1 stop24h 05m

R12 957

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/5

7:00-21:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-23:20

2 stops23h 05m

R13 569

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/10

17:40-12:40

2 stops20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

23:35-17:40

2 stops17h 05m

R21 502

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/10

17:10-17:20

2 stops49h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:00-8:35

2 stops42h 35m

R26 155

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/10

17:40-13:40

3 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/10

14:30-16:40

3 stops25h 10m

R26 229

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/10

16:00-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-12:20

2 stops21h 20m

R29 121

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/10

17:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

R30 882

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Best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Helsinki to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Helsinki to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Helsinki to Cape Town is 54 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Finnair
7,6
Good
1 275 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 446 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
262 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helsinki to Cape Town round-trip?

    KLM, at R12 957, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Qatar Airways. KLM is 32% 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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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