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: 15h 29m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Helsinki to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 118.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

For as low as R13 313, KLM can have you in Cape Town from Helsinki in 23h 20m. 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 R11 738, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 28% 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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Helsinki to Cape Town as you normally would.

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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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.

R7 339+ Flights from Helsinki to Cape Town

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 R13 130 and R17 689 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 963 on KLM (Feb 10-Feb 17).

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Sat 27/1211:00HEL - CPT

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/128:45CPT - HEL

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R25 294

Mon 29/1214:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/17:55CPT - HEL

1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R31 851

Mon 29/1217:20HEL - CPT

2 stops28h 35mAir France

Sat 3/17:55CPT - HEL

1 stop38h 40mAir France

Deal found 28/12R32 233

Best flights from Helsinki to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

Tue 10/27:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Tue 17/218:25CPT - HEL

2 stops23h 00mKLM

Deal found 27/12R12 963

Tue 10/212:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/217:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/12R13 313

Wed 14/117:20HEL - CPT

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R14 827

Thu 22/116:00HEL - CPT

2 stops20h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 4/214:00CPT - HEL

2 stops24h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12R21 017

Mon 26/116:00HEL - CPT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/219:00CPT - HEL

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 008

Tue 12/58:20HEL - CPT

1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 13/516:35CPT - HEL

1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/12R17 556

Sat 14/312:30HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/414:00CPT - HEL

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 624

Tue 10/212:30HEL - CPT

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/219:40CPT - HEL

3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R19 986

Thu 22/111:20HEL - CPT

3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/29:25CPT - HEL

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R21 483

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Wed 14/17:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Wed 4/223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop17h 40mKLM

Deal found 28/12R13 096

Wed 14/117:20HEL - CPT

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R14 394

Sun 18/16:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/28:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R12 913

Thu 22/116:00HEL - CPT

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Wed 4/215:20CPT - HEL

2 stops22h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12R18 255

Mon 26/116:00HEL - CPT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/219:00CPT - HEL

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 008

One-way flights from Helsinki to Cape Town
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Sat 14/35:30HEL - CPT

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R7 339

Sat 14/316:00HEL - CPT

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/12R7 372

Wed 8/417:45HEL - CPT

1 stop16h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 28/12R7 522

Sun 22/36:55HEL - CPT

1 stop28h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 29/12R8 820

Wed 8/411:00HEL - CPT

3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12R11 765

Sun 22/316:00HEL - CPT

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R12 963

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Round-trip from	R12 963
One-way from	R7 339
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R25 411

KLM
10/2-17/2
4 total stops
49h 45m total
Helsinki to Cape Town

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14/3
2 total stops
28h 30m total
Helsinki to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R32 139 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R13 773 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

7:00-9:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

18:25-17:25

2 stops23h 00m

R12 963

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

12:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

R13 313

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 14/1

17:20-5:50

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

23:45-0:05

1 stop24h 20m

R14 827

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/1

16:00-14:00

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

19:00-14:15

1 stop19h 15m

R16 008

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 14/3

12:30-14:35

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

14:00-11:10

2 stops20h 10m

R16 624

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 12/5

8:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

R17 556

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

12:30-17:25

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

19:40-14:15

3 stops42h 35m

R19 986

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 22/1

16:00-12:40

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

14:00-14:15

2 stops24h 15m

R21 017

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 22/1

11:20-7:40

3 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

9:25-10:35

2 stops25h 10m

R21 483

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 14/3

5:30-10:00

2 stops28h 30m

R7 339

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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 75 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 R9 685). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 208). 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.

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

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

1 435 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 435 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 435 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?
For as low as R13 313, KLM can have you in Cape Town from Helsinki in 23h 20m. 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 R11 738, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 28% 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 R9 685). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 208). 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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