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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R12 779

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 779

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 115
KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/8-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R43 582 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R17 952 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town

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 1 July 2025.

Sun 24/818:25HEL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Mon 8/923:00CPT - HEL
1 stop24h 20mKLM
Deal found 30/6R12 779
Mon 11/817:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 26/813:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R12 832
Mon 25/817:40HEL - CPT
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/923:15CPT - HEL
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 868
Tue 4/116:30HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 15mAir France
Wed 19/118:50CPT - HEL
1 stop37h 45mAir France
Deal found 1/7R12 939
Wed 5/1112:45HEL - CPT
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Wed 19/1115:20CPT - HEL
2 stops44h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7R14 252
Mon 3/1112:30HEL - CPT
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1117:15CPT - HEL
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R14 394

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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 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Helsinki

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 24/8

18:25-21:10

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

23:00-0:20

1 stop24h 20m

R12 779

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/8

17:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/8

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

R12 832

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 25/8

17:40-12:40

2 stops20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

23:15-17:40

1 stop17h 25m

R12 868

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/11

6:30-6:45

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:50-22:35

1 stop37h 45m

R12 939

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/11

12:45-13:25

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

6:05-18:40

2 stops36h 35m

R14 252

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/11

12:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

R14 394

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 16/12

16:40-13:45

2 stops21h 05m

R13 613

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 15/12

6:30-6:45

1 stop24h 15m

R17 287

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 18/12

16:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

R20 091

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 16/12

12:45-7:40

1 stop18h 55m

R22 185

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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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 27 June 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 1 July 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.

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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andAir France 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.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7,8

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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

    KLM, at R12 779, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Air France. KLM is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town one-way?

    R17 287 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air France. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R20 091 and R22 185, respectively.

  • 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, 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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