What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 42m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 758.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 50m.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki in 17h 26m. Fly via Lufthansa or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and 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 OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R8 623 and R11 023 round-trip. 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 OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki are Air France, British Airways and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), located 17,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki. 7 airlines have flights to Helsinki-Vantaa from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki-Vantaa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

R10 367+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Helsinki

Round-trip from	R10 367
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 388

Brussels Airlines
4/11-18/11
2 total stops
43h 50m total
Johannesburg to Helsinki

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 823 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 601 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 25mBrussels Airlines

Tue 18/117:05HEL - JNB

1 stop26h 25mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 17/9R10 367

Tue 4/1119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:45HEL - JNB

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R11 218

Mon 15/1211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops24h 20mLufthansa

Thu 15/16:55HEL - JNB

2 stops34h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R13 475

Tue 4/1112:20JNB - HEL

2 stops24h 50mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45HEL - JNB

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9R13 961

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 06mKLM

Thu 15/118:20HEL - JNB

2 stops17h 50mKLM

Deal found 16/9R14 118

Mon 15/1219:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 25mBrussels Airlines

Thu 15/113:55HEL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 882

Wed 8/1020:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 15/1017:10HEL - JNB

1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 986

Fri 26/1223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop37h 11mKLM

Tue 6/17:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/9R15 073

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Fri 6/210:40JNB - HEL

2 stops26h 25mLufthansa

Tue 10/219:35HEL - JNB

1 stop35h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9R12 902

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 26mKLM

Tue 10/27:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9R13 076

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 36mAir France

Tue 10/214:05HEL - JNB

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Deal found 15/9R14 187

Tue 4/1112:20JNB - HEL

2 stops24h 50mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45HEL - JNB

2 stops20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 17/9R13 961

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 06mKLM

Thu 15/118:20HEL - JNB

2 stops17h 50mKLM

Deal found 16/9R14 118

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Fri 3/1016:50JNB - HEL

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/106:40HEL - JNB

3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 948

Fri 3/1021:15JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 7/1019:30HEL - JNB

1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/9R17 243

Wed 8/1020:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 15/1017:10HEL - JNB

1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 986

Wed 8/1018:50JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 50mAir France

Wed 15/106:40HEL - JNB

1 stop27h 10mAir France

Deal found 16/9R16 514

Wed 8/1016:50JNB - HEL

3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1013:20HEL - JNB

3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 792

Fri 31/1014:30JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 7/1117:55HEL - JNB

2 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R31 552

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JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-13:05

2 stops26h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:35-7:05

1 stop35h 30m

R12 902

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 076

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

12:20-13:10

2 stops24h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 18/11

12:45-9:30

2 stops20h 45m

R13 961

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:59-0:05

1 stop24h 06m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 15/1

18:20-12:10

2 stops17h 50m

R14 118

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 187

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

14:30-13:05

2 stops22h 35m

R39 610

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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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

3 622 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

3 965 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

7 409 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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 OR Tambo?
Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), located 17,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki. 7 airlines have flights to Helsinki-Vantaa from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki-Vantaa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki in 17h 26m. Fly via Lufthansa or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and 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 OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at R8 623 and R11 023 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Helsinki?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 312	AverageR11 817	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 623	AverageR12 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 023	AverageR12 564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR11 271	AverageR14 260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR11 278	AverageR14 839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 500	AverageR13 791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 327	AverageR13 864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Helsinki from R10 367

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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