How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R11 487, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 23h 35m. 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.

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 R6 016. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 079 while deals on KLM start at R8 437 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).

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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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 17 December 2025.

Sun 21/1215:45PLZ - HEL

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R11 487
One-way from	R6 976
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 093

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22/5-26/5
2 total stops
47h 00m total
South Africa to Finland

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43h 50m total
South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 781 potential increase over avg. return price).

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R7 966). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 454). 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 36% 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

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 683 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 104 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 632 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 583 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R11 487, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 23h 35m. 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.
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 R6 016. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 079 while deals on KLM start at R8 437 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R7 966). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 454). 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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Lufthansa	CheapestR8 079	AverageR12 040	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 818	AverageR11 876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 560	AverageR12 445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 647	AverageR15 005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 920	AverageR13 446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 023	AverageR15 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 633	AverageR14 256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

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