How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R14 639, Qatar Airways can have you in Finland from South Africa in 16h 10m. 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).

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.

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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	R11 428
One-way from	R6 421
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 694

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41h 45m total
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 R12 060). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 053). 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

Good

1 597 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.

KLM

7,8

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1 597 reviews

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1 597 reviews

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2,0

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 459 reviews

KLM

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1 597 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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Qatar Airways

7,3

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3 708 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 597 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 294 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 597 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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British Airways

6,7

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8 273 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R14 639, Qatar Airways can have you in Finland from South Africa in 16h 10m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R12 060). Flying from South Africa to Finland in May is currently the most expensive (average of R16 053). 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	CheapestR10 028	AverageR17 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 380	AverageR13 724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 934	AverageR13 150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 367	AverageR13 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	CheapestR13 046	AverageR16 984	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 357	AverageR15 667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 338	AverageR22 375	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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