How long is the flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Departing from South Africa to Helsinki will take you 23h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from South Africa to Helsinki one-way?

R6 017 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from R7 191 and R9 518, respectively.

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 routes from South Africa to Helsinki?

Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Helsinki-Vantaa or Port Elizabeth - Helsinki-Vantaa when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Helsinki.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Helsinki.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Helsinki as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from South Africa?

Located just 17,1 km from the city centre, Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Helsinki from South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Helsinki?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Helsinki?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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HEL

1 stop23h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 29/68:20

HEL

JNB

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 14/3R11 574

Thu 30/420:40

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HEL

1 stop17h 35m

Qatar Airways

Thu 7/517:10

HEL

JNB

1 stop16h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/3R11 658

Mon 13/414:45

JNB

HEL

1 stop23h 30m

Qatar Airways

Wed 6/517:10

HEL

JNB

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R12 564

Tue 28/420:40

JNB

HEL

1 stop17h 35m

Qatar Airways

Tue 5/517:10

HEL

JNB

1 stop16h 40m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R12 580

Tue 28/413:30

JNB

HEL

2 stops33h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 5/512:05

HEL

JNB

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Turkish Airlines

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Wed 29/413:00

CPT

HEL

1 stop25h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 6/517:10

HEL

CPT

1 stop19h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/3R13 520

Wed 29/415:30

CPT

HEL

2 stops20h 35m

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Wed 6/513:55

HEL

CPT

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/3R13 788

Thu 7/513:00

CPT

HEL

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Qatar Airways

Mon 11/517:10

HEL

CPT

1 stop19h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/3R13 922

Thu 30/413:30

JNB

HEL

2 stops33h 25m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 7/58:20

HEL

JNB

1 stop27h 10m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/3R14 006

Tue 28/414:15

CPT

HEL

2 stops34h 20m

Lufthansa

Tue 5/518:25

HEL

CPT

2 stops19h 15m

Lufthansa

Deal found 14/3R14 023

Tue 17/1118:55

PLZ

HEL

2 stops50h 15m

British Airways

Sat 21/1114:00

HEL

PLZ

2 stops28h 20m

British Airways

Deal found 15/3R14 358

Sun 29/319:30

CPT

HEL

1 stop18h 45m

Qatar Airways

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HEL

CPT

1 stop19h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/3R14 543

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Round-trip from	R11 574
One-way from	R7 162
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 648

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50h 10m total
South Africa to Helsinki

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16h 10m total
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Thu 18/6

13:30-23:55

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Mon 29/6

12:05-9:40

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17:10-15:20

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JohannesburgHelsinki

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JNBHEL

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Wed 22/4

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

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12:05-9:40

2 stops22h 35m

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Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-13:45

2 stops22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

11:05-13:00

2 stops26h 55m

R15 348

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

20:55-15:15

1 stop17h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 14/5

19:30-7:00

1 stop36h 30m

R15 365

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:45-15:15

1 stop23h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 26/4

17:10-15:50

1 stop23h 40m

R15 633

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 21/5

12:40-23:00

2 stops33h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 25/5

19:30-11:55

2 stops41h 25m

R17 093

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

15:25-11:35

2 stops19h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/5

9:00-13:00

3 stops29h 00m

R17 512

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Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

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Tue 28/4

13:50-15:00

3 stops24h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 5/5

20:25-14:35

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Cape TownHelsinki

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13:00-15:15

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17:10-11:30

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R10 417). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 675). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Helsinki by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 472 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 736 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 472 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 258 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 472 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 858 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 472 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 797 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 472 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from South Africa?
Located just 17,1 km from the city centre, Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Helsinki from South Africa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Helsinki?
Departing from South Africa to Helsinki will take you 23h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from South Africa to Helsinki one-way?
R6 017 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from R7 191 and R9 518, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Helsinki?
Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Helsinki-Vantaa or Port Elizabeth - Helsinki-Vantaa when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Helsinki.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Helsinki?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Helsinki.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Helsinki?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Helsinki?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R10 417). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 675). 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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Brussels Airlines	CheapestR10 244	AverageR14 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
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Air France	CheapestR10 915	AverageR12 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 196	AverageR13 738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 233	AverageR13 766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 151	AverageR14 630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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