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R8 288+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 1 July 2025.

Return from

R12 850

One-way from

R8 288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 778
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 821 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 763 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 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 1 July 2025.

Thu 14/817:50JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/812:35HEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 850
Thu 14/813:55JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 21/817:10HEL - JNB
2 stops23h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R16 045
Thu 14/811:10JNB - HEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/819:35HEL - JNB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R17 269
Thu 14/89:50JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 21/86:35HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 784

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 1 July 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

17:50-11:40

1 stop16h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 21/8

12:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

R12 850

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

13:55-15:15

1 stop24h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 21/8

17:10-16:05

2 stops23h 55m

R16 045

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

11:10-11:40

2 stops23h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 21/8

19:35-10:35

1 stop16h 00m

R17 269

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

9:50-15:25

2 stops28h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 21/8

6:35-8:20

2 stops26h 45m

R17 784

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

20:25-15:15

1 stop17h 50m

R8 288

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

9:50-22:25

2 stops35h 35m

R9 123

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

19:25-14:20

1 stop17h 55m

R9 779

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

R11 998

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

1:25-0:20

2 stops21h 55m

R13 968

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 5 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 50 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 most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R657
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R475
KLM
KLM
From R643
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R635

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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Etihad 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 224 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 886 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
266 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
British Airways
6,6
Okay
7 086 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

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 R4 507, while return flights cost around R2 130.

  • 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 50 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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