How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

Departing from Johannesburg to Helsinki will take you 17h 26m. 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 381, 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 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or KLM.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 18% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Helsinki from Johannesburg. Prices for February average R13 640 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R8 404. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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.

R12 186+ Flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Helsinki flights typically cost between R12 624 and R17 212 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 589 on Lufthansa (Feb 6-Feb 10).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in February or March, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Helsinki

Round-trip from	R12 589
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 410

Lufthansa
6/2-10/2
3 total stops
60h 55m total
Johannesburg to Helsinki

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 375 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 250 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 11 September 2025.

Thu 11/918:50JNB - HEL

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/97:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R12 186

Thu 16/1013:55JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1116:00HEL - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/9R12 274

Thu 23/1019:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 30/1014:00HEL - JNB

1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R12 939

Thu 11/918:50JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Tue 23/918:25HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 55mKLM

Deal found 9/9R13 727

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Sat 1/1118:20HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 8/9R13 832

Thu 23/1018:50JNB - HEL

2 stops17h 10mKLM

Thu 30/1018:20HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 8/9R13 955

Fri 17/1013:55JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1116:00HEL - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/9R15 846

Thu 23/109:50JNB - HEL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/105:30HEL - JNB

3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9R16 441

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Fri 6/211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops25h 25mLufthansa

Tue 10/219:35HEL - JNB

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R12 554

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 26mKLM

Tue 10/27:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 10/9R13 149

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 36mAir France

Tue 10/214:05HEL - JNB

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Deal found 10/9R14 288

Fri 19/1219:40JNB - HEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/17:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R20 608

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Thu 11/918:50JNB - HEL

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/97:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R12 186

Thu 11/918:50JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Tue 23/918:25HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 55mKLM

Deal found 9/9R13 727

Thu 16/1013:55JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1116:00HEL - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/9R12 274

Thu 16/1018:50JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Sat 1/1118:20HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 8/9R13 832

Fri 17/1013:55JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1116:00HEL - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/9R15 846

Thu 23/1019:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 30/1014:00HEL - JNB

1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/9R12 939

Thu 23/1018:50JNB - HEL

2 stops17h 10mKLM

Thu 30/1018:20HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 8/9R13 955

Thu 23/109:50JNB - HEL

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/105:30HEL - JNB

3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9R16 441

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JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

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Fri 6/2

11:40-13:05

2 stops25h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:35-7:05

1 stop35h 30m

R12 554

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

R13 149

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-22:35

2 stops22h 36m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

14:05-12:10

2 stops22h 05m

R14 288

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

19:40-22:35

1 stop26h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 2/1

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

R20 608

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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?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki is 5 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 R626). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to HEL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

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

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 626 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 410 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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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 17h 26m. 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 381, 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 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 R626). Flying from Johannesburg 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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Lufthansa	CheapestR8 381	AverageR11 915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 694	AverageR12 339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 059	AverageR12 671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR11 365	AverageR14 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR11 372	AverageR15 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 595	AverageR13 785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 430	AverageR13 980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in February or March, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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