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R8 335+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Aug 7 — Aug 141
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 8 July 2026.

Sun 19/713:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/812:05
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops22h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R10 609
Fri 17/713:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/88:20
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R10 967
Wed 15/713:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops44h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R11 032
Thu 19/1113:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops46h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1119:05
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops38h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7R11 064
Thu 20/813:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 27/88:20
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7R11 292
Fri 28/813:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 5/98:20
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R11 357
Sun 19/713:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops44h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R11 373
Fri 28/814:05
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop17h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/99:50
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R11 405
Tue 18/813:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops44h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 22/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7R11 535
Sun 19/714:05
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/89:50
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R11 600

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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 8 July 2026.

Return from

R10 609

One-way from

R8 335

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 005
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/7-4/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R1 531 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R497 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/8

12:05-9:40

2 stops22h 35m

R10 609

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-11:30

2 stops46h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/11

19:05-9:40

2 stops38h 35m

R11 113

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

13:30-11:30

2 stops46h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 29/11

12:25-9:40

2 stops21h 15m

R11 357

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

13:30-11:10

2 stops44h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/8

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R11 373
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

14:05-8:20

1 stop17h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 5/9

9:50-9:10

1 stop24h 20m

R11 454

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

13:30-23:55

2 stops33h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 9/8

19:35-9:40

2 stops39h 05m

R11 682

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 29/8

12:05-9:40

2 stops22h 35m

R11 958

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

18:50-18:10

1 stop23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/1

12:25-9:40

2 stops21h 15m

R12 608
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

R8 335

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

13:30-23:05

3 stops32h 35m

R8 822

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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 35 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 840
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 142
KLM
KLM
From R10 880
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 794

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

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).

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

Booking 21 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 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 8 July 2026.
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
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7,4
Good
4 440 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
8 123 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
8 104 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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 844, while return flights cost around R3 748.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R3 778, however they can be found for as little as R3 748.

  • 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 35 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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