How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R13 138, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Finland one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 657. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 646 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 391 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Finland ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Finland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Finland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -6.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to FI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Finland as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Finland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Finland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Finland?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Finland.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Finland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Finland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R10 323
One-way from	R5 581
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 574

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South Africa to Finland

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Finland?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R11 936). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 887). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Finland?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Finland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Finland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

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1 592 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 460 reviews

KLM

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Qatar Airways

7,3

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3 708 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 293 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 592 reviews

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2,0

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Artem,Oct 2026

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British Airways

6,7

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KLM

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R13 138, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Finland one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 657. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 646 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 391 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Finland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Finland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Finland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Finland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Finland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Finland 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 South Africa to Finland?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R11 936). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 887). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Finland

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Lufthansa	CheapestR9 925	AverageR17 495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 274	AverageR13 583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 822	AverageR12 857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 218	AverageR13 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	CheapestR12 912	AverageR16 809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 209	AverageR15 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 180	AverageR22 145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Finland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

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