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R6 053+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Helsinki in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Mon 9/319:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop20h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Sun 22/317:45
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 045
Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R10 400
Thu 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/619:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R10 657
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/319:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 738
Sun 29/313:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R11 043
Thu 14/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/519:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R11 060
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/317:20
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R11 172
Mon 9/319:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/317:45
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops37h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/2R11 204

Find flight deals to Helsinki

Find the latest flights to Helsinki in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Return from

R10 045

One-way from

R6 053

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 882
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 9/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R836 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-16:40

1 stop20h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 22/3

17:45-9:30

1 stop15h 45m

R10 045

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-11:35

1 stop16h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/4

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 400

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 657

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

13:30-23:55

2 stops33h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 2/4

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 738

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/4

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 043

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-23:55

1 stop29h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 060

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

23:59-13:10

1 stop37h 11m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 20/3

17:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

R11 172

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:30-14:15

1 stop17h 45m

R6 053

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:55-15:15

1 stop23h 20m

R6 552

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

9:50-10:25

3 stops48h 35m

R7 647

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Best time to book a flight to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Helsinki

When is the best time to book a flight to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 16 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 692
KLM
KLM
From R10 482
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 050
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 428

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Helsinki. Reviews last updated 21 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Finland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 227 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 798 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 757 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 457 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

    If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17,1 km from the centre of Helsinki.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

    Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost R1 610, while return flights cost around R2 138.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R2 626, however they can be found for as little as R2 138.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

    Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0,0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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