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R6 276+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

— HEL
Oct 2 — Oct 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Helsinki in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Helsinki

Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Tue 27/108:50 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 1/9R10 794
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 19/1017:05 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 28/8R10 826
Mon 12/1018:00 -
2 stops26h 20m
Tue 27/1011:05 -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 28/8R11 617
Wed 28/100:20 -
1 stop35h 10m
Thu 3/1219:05 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 30/8R11 891
Mon 12/108:45 -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 27/1012:35 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 28/8R11 940
Fri 25/1218:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Thu 7/119:05 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 1/9R12 246
Thu 24/1218:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 9/119:05 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 1/9R12 359
Tue 27/1018:50 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 30/1019:05 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 30/8R12 617

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Return from

R10 794

One-way from

R6 276

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 214
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R1 872 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R539 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:05-8:20

1 stop17h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/10

17:05-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

R10 826

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

18:00-21:20

2 stops26h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 27/10

11:05-22:25

2 stops35h 20m

R11 617

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:45-1:35

1 stop15h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 27/10

12:35-9:40

2 stops21h 05m

R11 940
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-11:30

1 stop16h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 30/10

19:05-11:00

1 stop15h 55m

R12 617

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:05-21:20

3 stops30h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/10

8:30-9:10

3 stops25h 40m

R13 214

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-12:05

2 stops16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/10

19:40-6:40

1 stop36h 00m

R13 392

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

18:50-11:30

1 stop16h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/1

19:05-22:25

1 stop27h 20m

R13 650

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

0:20-18:10

1 stop17h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/1

12:25-13:05

2 stops48h 40m

R14 279
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

7:00-14:35

3 stops54h 35m

R6 276

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

19:35-10:35

3 stops38h 00m

R7 196

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Best time to book a flight to Helsinki

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Helsinki

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 17 hours 15 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 508
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 068
KLM
KLM
From R11 025
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 727

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

Rainfall in Helsinki 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

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).

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

Booking 72 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 479 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 230 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 196 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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 R870, while return flights cost around R3 722.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R3 751, however they can be found for as little as R3 722.

  • 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 (17 hours 15 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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