How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R11 976, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 16h 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).

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Finland?

Flights from South Africa to Finland lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Finland in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R8 491.

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.

R11 976+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Finland

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Finland

Round-trip from	R11 976
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 859

Turkish Airlines
4/11-11/11
2 total stops
32h 15m total
South Africa to Finland

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 940 potential increase over avg. 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 21 August 2025.

Tue 4/1119:10JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/1119:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/8R11 976

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1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

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Deal found 19/8R12 082

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Deal found 19/8R12 312

Sun 2/1110:10JNB - HEL

1 stop25h 50mLufthansa

Mon 10/1112:45HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 19/8R12 665

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1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/8R12 772

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1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 842

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1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/8R12 860

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Deal found 19/8R12 931

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Deal found 19/8R12 931

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Sat 8/1114:00HEL - JNB

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Deal found 19/8R13 249

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1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/8R13 285

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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 21 August 2025.

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Mon 8/923:00CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/917:40HEL - CPT

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 842

Thu 13/1114:15CPT - HEL

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Mon 17/1112:45HEL - CPT

2 stops25h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 19/8R12 931

Mon 8/913:00CPT - HEL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 16/917:10HEL - CPT

1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/8R14 859

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1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/212:30HEL - JNB

1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/8R12 011

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1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

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Thu 30/1019:10JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30HEL - JNB

1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/8R12 029

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Deal found 20/8R14 717

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1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/1119:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/8R12 029

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1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

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Deal found 19/8R12 029

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1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/8R12 029

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Finland. Data last updated 21 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

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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 R626). Flying from South Africa to Finland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). 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?

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.

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

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 615 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 950 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 344 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 291 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R11 976, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 16h 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 R626). Flying from South Africa to Finland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). 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	CheapestR8 467	AverageR12 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR9 038	AverageR12 527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 172	AverageR13 348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 472	AverageR14 667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 481	AverageR17 379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 627	AverageR16 197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 402	AverageR15 217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

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