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R6 279+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

— HEL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Helsinki in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Helsinki

Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Fri 6/1115:05 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 15/9R10 915
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Fri 16/1017:05 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 14/9R10 996
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 19/1017:05 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 12/9R11 175
Tue 27/1018:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 30/1012:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 12/9R12 867
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 19/107:05 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 12/9R14 217
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop17h 35m
Fri 6/1114:50 -
3 stops29h 20m
Deal found 15/9R14 509

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Return from

R10 915

One-way from

R6 279

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 232
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R2 021 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R555 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-8:20

1 stop17h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 279

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-10:00

3 stops48h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 645

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:20-7:20

1 stop35h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 661
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

18:50-11:20

1 stop16h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 572

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-18:10

1 stop23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 572

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-13:50

3 stops23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 995

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-18:10

1 stop23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 30/10

12:15-11:00

1 stop22h 45m

R12 867

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

8:05-8:20

2 stops23h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 16/10

17:05-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

R14 623

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

18:50-18:10

1 stop23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/1

12:15-22:25

1 stop34h 10m

R15 079

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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 692
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 150
KLM
KLM
From R11 115
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 806

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,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
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 580 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
8 220 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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
8 225 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

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 R877, while return flights cost around R1 431.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R2 873, however they can be found for as little as R1 431.

  • 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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