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R9 672+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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 23 January 2026.

Mon 9/219:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop20h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Mon 23/217:45
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 672
Thu 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/619:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R10 709
Thu 14/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/512:05
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R11 097
Sun 1/223:59
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop17h 26m
KLM
Fri 6/214:05
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 00m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R11 211
Sun 1/223:59
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop17h 26m
KLM
Sat 7/27:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R11 664
Sun 1/210:40
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops38h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 7/219:35
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/1R11 907
Mon 9/219:45
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops40h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/26:50
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1R12 215

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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 23 January 2026.

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R9 672

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 928
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-16:40

1 stop20h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/2

17:45-9:30

1 stop15h 45m

R9 672

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-23:55

1 stop29h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 709

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

12:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R11 097

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 7/2

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

R11 664

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

10:40-1:20

2 stops38h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 7/2

19:35-15:35

2 stops44h 00m

R11 907

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-12:00

2 stops40h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/2

6:50-7:05

1 stop24h 15m

R12 215

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 6/2

14:05-12:10

2 stops22h 05m

R12 280

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

12:45-14:15

1 stop25h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 6/2

14:40-8:20

3 stops41h 40m

R14 338

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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 16 January 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 649
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 264
KLM
KLM
From R10 549
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 244

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 23 January 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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

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
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

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
3 720 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

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
4 200 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

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
7 744 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

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 620, while return flights cost around R2 152.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R2 642, however they can be found for as little as R2 152.

  • 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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