How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R13 180, Lufthansa can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9611 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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).

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.

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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.

R10 986+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Finland

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R10 986
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 437

Lufthansa
13/11-17/11
2 total stops
35h 50m total
South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 753 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 610 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Finland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Finland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Thu 13/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Mon 17/1117:45HEL - CPT

1 stop17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 29/10R10 986

Wed 5/1119:05JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/1119:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10R12 649

Sun 21/1223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/16:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R14 397

Sun 21/1223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Wed 7/17:00HEL - CPT

2 stops22h 50mKLM

Deal found 28/10R15 031

Fri 19/1223:59JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/127:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R22 058

Fri 19/1211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops25h 25mLufthansa

Sat 27/1212:45HEL - JNB

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 29/10R29 959

Best flights from South Africa to Finland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Finland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Thu 13/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Mon 17/1117:45HEL - CPT

1 stop17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 29/10R10 986

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 26mKLM

Tue 10/214:05HEL - JNB

1 stop32h 00mKLM

Deal found 28/10R13 180

Fri 6/219:20JNB - HEL

1 stop21h 05mAir France

Tue 10/217:20HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 50mAir France

Deal found 27/10R13 214

Sun 21/1223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/16:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R14 397

Wed 4/28:15PLZ - HEL

3 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 8/216:00HEL - PLZ

2 stops19h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R21 475

Fri 6/211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops37h 40mLufthansa

Tue 10/219:35HEL - JNB

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 28/10R12 580

Sun 21/1223:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Wed 7/17:00HEL - CPT

2 stops22h 50mKLM

Deal found 28/10R15 031

Wed 4/213:30PLZ - HEL

2 stops53h 20mLufthansa

Sun 8/219:35HEL - PLZ

2 stops41h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 29/10R14 860

Wed 4/215:45PLZ - HEL

2 stops25h 40mKLM

Sun 8/27:00HEL - PLZ

2 stops28h 55mKLM

Deal found 27/10R15 562

Fri 19/1223:59JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/127:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10R22 058

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Wed 5/1119:05JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/1119:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/10R12 649

Thu 13/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop18h 35mLufthansa

Mon 17/1117:45HEL - CPT

1 stop17h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 29/10R10 986

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Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 17/11

17:45-11:00

1 stop17h 15m

R10 986

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-1:20

2 stops37h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:35-7:05

1 stop35h 30m

R12 580

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

14:05-22:05

1 stop32h 00m

R13 180

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-16:25

1 stop21h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

17:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

R13 214

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

23:45-17:25

1 stop17h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 7/1

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

R14 397

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-18:50

2 stops53h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

19:35-13:00

2 stops41h 25m

R14 860

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/12

23:45-13:10

1 stop37h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 7/1

7:00-5:50

2 stops22h 50m

R15 031

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

15:45-17:25

2 stops25h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

7:00-11:55

2 stops28h 55m

R15 562

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

8:15-14:15

3 stops30h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

16:00-11:55

2 stops19h 55m

R21 475

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

23:59-22:35

2 stops22h 36m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 27/12

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

R22 058

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R6 461). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 740). 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 ZA to FI?

When flying from South Africa to Finland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Finland?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Finland flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 031 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 541 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 487 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R13 180, Lufthansa can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9611 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R6 461). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 740). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 204	AverageR12 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 511	AverageR12 079	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 879	AverageR12 603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 882	AverageR16 435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR11 160	AverageR13 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 265	AverageR15 709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 017	AverageR14 664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

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