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 359 and R19 508 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 228 on Lufthansa (Dec 2-Jan 22).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Helsinki to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 322.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Helsinki to Cape Town flights typically cost between R13 359 and R19 508 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 228 on Lufthansa (Dec 2-Jan 22).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 33m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R12 228, Lufthansa can have you in Cape Town from Helsinki in 18h 55m. Helsinki and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 10493 km.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

KLM, at R13 575, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Helsinki to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 55 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Helsinki to Cape Town from R14 030 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R14 737 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Helsinki in March are about R17 732 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R10 266.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

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When you search for this flight from Helsinki to Cape Town, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Helsinki to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Helsinki to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R12 228
One-way from	R10 037
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 073

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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