How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R10 079, Brussels Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 25m. 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.

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.

R6 529+ Flights from South Africa to Finland

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R10 079
One-way from	R6 529
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 180

Brussels Airlines
20/1-24/1
2 total stops
37h 05m total
South Africa to Finland

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30/11
3 total stops
48h 10m total
South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 537 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 421 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 24 November 2025.

Sun 23/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/116:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11R12 244

Thu 27/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Wed 3/127:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 24/11R13 370

Sun 23/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Fri 28/1114:05HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mKLM

Deal found 22/11R13 387

Sun 23/119:30CPT - HEL

2 stops31h 10mLufthansa

Fri 28/1119:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 22/11R14 634

Thu 27/1119:50CPT - HEL

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/126:55HEL - CPT

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R16 054

Wed 17/1211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops28h 50mLufthansa

Wed 7/112:45HEL - JNB

2 stops26h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 24/11R16 297

Wed 17/1223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 06mKLM

Wed 7/17:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 24/11R18 323

Wed 17/129:50JNB - HEL

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/114:50HEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R19 553

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 24 November 2025.

Tue 20/119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 25mBrussels Airlines

Sat 24/113:50HEL - JNB

1 stop19h 40mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 23/11R10 079

Tue 20/119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 25mLufthansa

Sat 24/16:55HEL - JNB

2 stops24h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 22/11R11 361

Tue 20/118:25CPT - HEL

2 stops23h 00mKLM

Sat 24/118:20HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mKLM

Deal found 22/11R13 457

Tue 20/115:20CPT - HEL

2 stops25h 05mAir France

Sat 24/117:20HEL - CPT

2 stops24h 00mAir France

Deal found 21/11R13 491

Fri 16/19:50JNB - HEL

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/16:15HEL - JNB

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R14 392

Tue 20/117:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 24/119:00HEL - CPT

1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/11R16 505

Wed 4/28:15PLZ - HEL

3 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 8/216:00HEL - PLZ

2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/11R21 510

Wed 4/213:30PLZ - HEL

2 stops23h 40mLufthansa

Sun 8/219:35HEL - PLZ

2 stops43h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 22/11R12 625

Tue 20/115:20CPT - HEL

2 stops21h 50mLufthansa

Sat 24/113:50HEL - CPT

2 stops23h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 23/11R13 006

Fri 16/110:40JNB - HEL

2 stops26h 25mLufthansa

Thu 29/16:55HEL - JNB

1 stop26h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 23/11R13 283

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Finland
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Thu 27/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/126:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R12 244

Thu 27/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Wed 3/127:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 24/11R13 370

Wed 17/1211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops28h 50mLufthansa

Wed 7/112:45HEL - JNB

2 stops26h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 24/11R16 297

Wed 17/1223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 06mKLM

Wed 7/17:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 24/11R18 323

Wed 17/129:50JNB - HEL

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/114:50HEL - JNB

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R19 553

One-way flights from South Africa to Finland
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Finland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 November 2025.

Sun 30/1112:30CPT - HEL

3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R6 529

Mon 15/1220:30JNB - HEL

3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/11R8 590

Mon 15/1210:40JNB - HEL

2 stops25h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 24/11R10 703

Mon 15/1219:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 24/11R12 712

Sun 14/121:35JNB - HEL

2 stops38h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/11R13 197

Sun 30/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop30h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 24/11R13 543

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Tue 20/1

19:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

13:50-9:30

1 stop19h 40m

R10 079

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

6:55-7:05

2 stops24h 10m

R11 361

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-13:10

2 stops23h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

19:35-15:05

2 stops43h 30m

R12 625

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

15:20-13:10

2 stops21h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

13:50-13:25

2 stops23h 35m

R13 006

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

10:40-13:05

2 stops26h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 29/1

6:55-9:30

1 stop26h 35m

R13 283

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

18:25-17:25

2 stops23h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

18:20-9:45

2 stops39h 25m

R13 457

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

15:20-16:25

2 stops25h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

17:20-17:20

2 stops24h 00m

R13 491

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

9:50-18:55

2 stops33h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 29/1

6:15-8:20

2 stops26h 05m

R14 392

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/1

19:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

R16 505

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

8:15-14:15

3 stops30h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

16:00-15:05

2 stops23h 05m

R21 510

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Finland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Finland

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 R8 226). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 863). 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

1 420 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

1 420 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 420 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

3 671 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 420 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

4 052 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 420 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

7 589 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 420 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

7 535 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 420 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 R10 079, Brussels Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 17h 25m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R8 226). Flying from South Africa to Finland in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 863). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 343	AverageR12 502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR9 026	AverageR12 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 996	AverageR16 595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 000	AverageR12 737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 248	AverageR13 946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 383	AverageR15 886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 143	AverageR14 840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Finland

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Finland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 November 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Finland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

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