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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki from R6 733

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Wed 27/518:00
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/812:05
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R10 019
Thu 28/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R10 419
Thu 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/619:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R10 596
Mon 25/518:00
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R10 660
Thu 21/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/512:05
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R11 093
Sat 30/520:40
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/617:10
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R11 269
Fri 13/323:59
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop24h 06m
KLM
Fri 20/37:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
KLM
Deal found 27/1R11 349
Fri 13/311:40
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops37h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 20/319:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop35h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1R11 846
Thu 21/521:15
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop24h 45m
British Airways
Mon 25/58:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1R12 712
Wed 27/510:25
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/819:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R12 840

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 019

One-way from

R6 733

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 567
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/5-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 789 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 840 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 27 January 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-23:55

1 stop29h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 596

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

18:00-11:10

1 stop16h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/8

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 660

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 25/5

12:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R11 093

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-23:00

1 stop24h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 25/5

8:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R12 712

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

12:40-15:15

1 stop25h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 22/7

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R13 561

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

9:25-15:15

3 stops28h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 6/6

17:10-8:50

1 stop16h 40m

R14 507

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

18:00-11:10

1 stop16h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/8

12:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R14 667

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-18:40

1 stop23h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/8

12:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R14 667

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

14:45-15:15

1 stop23h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/8

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R15 084

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

20:40-15:15

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/8

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R15 084

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki is 57 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 Johannesburg to Helsinki?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki (average of R7 742). Flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 429). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

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 27 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to Helsinki have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 206 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 749 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 702 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from Johannesburg?

    Located just 17,1 km from the city centre, Helsinki-Vantaa is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Helsinki from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Helsinki will take you 24h 45m. The distance from Johannesburg to Helsinki is about 9611 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Lufthansa, at R8 706, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Helsinki.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Lufthansa is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 750. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Helsinki for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Helsinki?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki (average of R7 742). Flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 429). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 706AverageR11 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 781AverageR12 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 094AverageR11 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 383AverageR13 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 431AverageR11 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 438AverageR13 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 647AverageR13 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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