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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R6 523

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
Feb 11 — Feb 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 672

One-way from

R6 523

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 105
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/3-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R26 847 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 961 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 12 January 2026.

Mon 7/917:40
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/97:40
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R13 211
Wed 14/17:00
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 45m
KLM
Wed 4/223:45
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop17h 40m
KLM
Deal found 10/1R13 622
Sat 14/316:00
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/1R13 672
Tue 10/214:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Tue 17/218:25
CPT
-
HEL
2 stops29h 40m
KLM
Deal found 11/1R13 935
Tue 10/217:20
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/28:00
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R14 001
Thu 19/216:00
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/313:40
CPT
-
HEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1R14 150

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 January 2026.
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Helsinki

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 19/2

16:00-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-21:55

3 stops33h 20m

R14 001

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 26/2

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

18:25-17:25

2 stops23h 00m

R14 380

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 5/2

14:05-21:55

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

19:15-0:05

2 stops28h 50m

R14 495

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 14/3

16:00-17:05

3 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

R14 924

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 19/2

7:00-5:50

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

R15 055

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 19/2

16:00-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

6:00-14:15

3 stops32h 15m

R15 237

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 14/3

16:00-19:05

3 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

R15 434

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 14/3

16:00-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-8:20

2 stops35h 50m

R15 599

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 5/2

14:05-21:55

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

R15 714

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/2

16:00-17:30

1 stop25h 30m

R6 836

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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 9 January 2026.

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 587). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 044). 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

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 12 January 2026.
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
1 437 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helsinki to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    KLM, at R12 654, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.. KLM is 21% 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 587). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 044). 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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Top airline flying from Helsinki to Cape Town

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KLMCheapestR12 654AverageR15 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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