How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R12 654, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 23h 20m. 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 493. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 011 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 097 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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Round-trip from	R10 604
One-way from	R6 471
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 045

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12/10-26/10
2 total stops
34h 50m total
South Africa to Finland

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South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R31 499 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Wed 7/10

16:40-23:05

3 stops29h 25m

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JohannesburgHelsinki

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Sat 19/9

17:00-18:20

3 stops48h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

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0:00-0:00

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R7 817

JohannesburgHelsinki

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Sun 20/9

19:00-7:15

3 stops35h 15m

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JohannesburgHelsinki

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JohannesburgHelsinki

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JohannesburgHelsinki

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17:55-0:40

3 stops29h 45m

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15:30-22:25

2 stops30h 55m

R12 238

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18:50-18:10

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17:20-11:30

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19:05-23:00

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R12 766

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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 661). Flying from South Africa to Finland in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 345). 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 73 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,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

7,8

Good

1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 576 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

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7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,4

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4 473 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 213 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 210 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 576 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R12 654, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 23h 20m. 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 493. Qatar Airways flights start at R6 011 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 097 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 661). Flying from South Africa to Finland in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 345). 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	CheapestR9 656	AverageR16 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 995	AverageR12 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 529	AverageR12 937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR10 946	AverageR13 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	CheapestR12 562	AverageR16 354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	CheapestR14 769	AverageR21 545	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 73 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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