How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R12 437, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 15h 55m. 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 R4 703. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 702 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 443 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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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 9 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R10 375
One-way from	R7 166
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 589

Turkish Airlines
25/10-10/11
2 total stops
45h 10m total
South Africa to Finland

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Qatar Airways
1/2-31/12
1 total stop
18h 45m total
South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R34 312 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cape TownHelsinki

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R12 437

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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 R12 055). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 045). 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 89 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

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 455 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 724 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 271 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 255 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R12 437, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 15h 55m. 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 R4 703. Turkish Airlines flights start at R5 702 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 443 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 R12 055). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 045). 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	CheapestR10 024	AverageR17 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 376	AverageR13 743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 929	AverageR13 182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 329	AverageR13 564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	CheapestR13 040	AverageR16 976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 350	AverageR15 660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 331	AverageR22 365	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 89 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.

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