How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

For as low as R15 642, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 26h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10478 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 570. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 860 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 225 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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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 15 June 2026.

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Round-trip from	R10 997
One-way from	R7 196
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 740

Turkish Airlines
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4 total stops
84h 35m total
South Africa to Finland

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Qatar Airways
5/8
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17h 15m total
South Africa to Finland

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 734 potential savings vs. average return price).

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Finland?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R5 344). Flying from South Africa to Finland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 834). 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 50 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

1 528 reviews

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1 / 20

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Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7,8

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KLM

7,8

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1 528 reviews

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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KLM

7,8

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1 528 reviews

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6,0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Qatar Airways

7,3

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3 726 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 528 reviews

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6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 061 reviews

KLM

7,8

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 050 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 528 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?
For as low as R15 642, Turkish Airlines can have you in Finland from South Africa in 26h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10478 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 570. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 860 while deals on Lufthansa start at R9 225 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Finland (average of R5 344). Flying from South Africa to Finland in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 834). 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 140	AverageR12 819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 168	AverageR13 529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR10 877	AverageR13 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 906	AverageR13 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 674	AverageR15 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	CheapestR12 739	AverageR16 616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights

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