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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Helsinki from R12 712

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — HEL
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in July or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Helsinki (HEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 712

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R15 951
KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R27 186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 390 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Thu 12/623:15CPT - HEL
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Thu 19/67:00HEL - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/4R12 712
Mon 19/516:35CPT - HEL
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 24/519:35HEL - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4R16 155
Mon 9/613:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 15/617:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R16 230
Mon 9/614:35CPT - HEL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/615:35HEL - CPT
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R16 844
Thu 9/1014:00CPT - HEL
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 19/1016:00HEL - CPT
2 stops21h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4R78 878
Sat 11/1023:15CPT - HEL
2 stops23h 05mAir France
Sun 19/106:40HEL - CPT
1 stop15h 50mAir France
Deal found 28/4R87 142
Thu 9/1015:25CPT - HEL
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 17/1017:40HEL - CPT
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R87 942

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Helsinki that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Price

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

23:15-17:40

1 stop17h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 19/6

7:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

R12 712

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

16:35-11:40

1 stop18h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 24/5

19:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

R16 155

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 15/6

17:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

R16 230

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

14:35-12:25

2 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 15/6

15:35-13:45

2 stops23h 10m

R16 844

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

14:00-14:20

2 stops23h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 19/10

16:00-12:40

2 stops21h 40m

R78 878

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

23:15-23:20

2 stops23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 19/10

6:40-21:30

1 stop15h 50m

R87 142

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

15:25-12:50

2 stops20h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 17/10

17:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

R87 942

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Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Helsinki

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Helsinki is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from Cape Town to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Helsinki in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Helsinki?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Helsinki flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 29 April 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 444 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 788 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
769 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Helsinki round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM (R12 712), Turkish Airlines (R77 371), and British Airways (R78 878) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Helsinki. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Helsinki for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Helsinki by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from Cape Town to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 071AverageR14 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR12 215AverageR14 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 446AverageR14 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 486AverageR15 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 247AverageR17 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 506AverageR17 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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