How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R10 148, Lufthansa can have you in Finland from South Africa in 15h 50m. 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 R5 724. Turkish Airlines flights start at R6 841 while deals on British Airways start at R8 574 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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Brussels Airlines

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Brussels Airlines

Deal found 6/2R9 925

Wed 20/58:45

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HEL

1 stop15h 50m

Lufthansa

Wed 27/513:55

HEL

JNB

1 stop19h 40m

Lufthansa

Deal found 7/2R10 148

Tue 10/319:10

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Turkish Airlines

Tue 17/319:00

HEL

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1 stop15h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 8/2R10 308

Thu 14/517:50

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Turkish Airlines

Mon 18/519:35

HEL

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 5/2R10 914

Wed 20/518:00

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Turkish Airlines

Wed 27/512:05

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 7/2R10 994

Tue 10/310:10

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Lufthansa

Tue 17/312:45

HEL

JNB

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Lufthansa

Deal found 8/2R11 010

Sun 8/212:45

JNB

HEL

1 stop26h 00m

Qatar Airways

Tue 24/216:00

HEL

JNB

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 7/2R11 074

Mon 16/210:40

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HEL

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Wed 3/616:35

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Round-trip from	R10 148
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 786

Lufthansa
20/5-27/5
2 total stops
35h 30m total
South Africa to Finland

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Wed 20/5

8:45-1:35

1 stop15h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 27/5

13:55-8:35

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R10 148

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:10-18:05

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

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19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

R10 308

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

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17:50-18:40

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

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18:00-18:40

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Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 27/5

12:05-9:40

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Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-11:10

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Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 8/4

12:05-11:50

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R11 456

Cape TownHelsinki

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CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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12:05-11:50

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R11 728

Cape TownHelsinki

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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Port ElizabethHelsinki

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Cape TownHelsinki

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Cape TownHelsinki

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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 R9 270). Flying from South Africa to Finland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 898). 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.

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

1 451 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 451 reviews

KLM

7,7

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1 451 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 730 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 451 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 213 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 451 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 777 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 451 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 724 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 451 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R10 148, Lufthansa can have you in Finland from South Africa in 15h 50m. 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 R5 724. Turkish Airlines flights start at R6 841 while deals on British Airways start at R8 574 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 R9 270). Flying from South Africa to Finland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 898). 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	CheapestR9 513	AverageR12 906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR9 736	AverageR12 251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 961	AverageR11 848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 336	AverageR14 413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR10 383	AverageR15 280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 390	AverageR12 702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 488	AverageR14 842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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