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R9 862+ 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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult

Flights to Helsinki in 2025

Find the latest flights to Helsinki in 2025, 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 14 February 2025.

Return from

R12 989

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 286
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 459 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 150 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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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 14 February 2025.

Mon 17/219:35JNB - HEL
1 stop18h 05mBrussels Airlines
Mon 3/317:55HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 13/2R9 862
Mon 17/219:35JNB - HEL
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Mon 3/36:40HEL - JNB
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 13/2R10 232
Sun 8/613:55JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 28/617:10HEL - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/2R12 989
Mon 17/219:40JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 25mKLM
Mon 3/37:00HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/2R13 211
Mon 17/219:40JNB - HEL
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/36:30HEL - JNB
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R13 470

Find flights to Helsinki within your budget

Locate flights to Helsinki that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

13:55-15:15

1 stop24h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 28/6

17:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R12 989

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Deals found on 12/2

Best time to book a flight to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights to Helsinki

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Helsinki including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

Booking 9 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 24 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

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 14 February 2025.

Overall

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Overall

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,5

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

  • 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.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (20 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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