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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R6 880

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2026.

Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R10 541
Mon 20/418:00
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/519:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R10 802
Tue 14/413:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops28h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R10 900
Tue 14/414:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/417:10
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R10 982
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/512:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R10 982
Thu 14/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/58:20
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 113
Thu 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/68:20
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R11 309
Sat 28/313:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops44h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 4/48:20
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 342
Sun 26/416:35
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/519:35
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R11 570
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/512:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 799
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
HEL
2 stops23h 40m
KLM
Mon 4/513:55
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/3R11 963
Mon 20/47:40
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/418:25
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R12 338

Find flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 541

One-way from

R6 880

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 110
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 917 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 602 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 4 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:45-15:15

1 stop23h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 21/4

17:10-15:50

1 stop23h 40m

R10 982

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/5

12:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R10 982

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

8:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R11 113

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/5

19:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

R11 570

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

13:30-11:10

2 stops44h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 20/4

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R11 783

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

12:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R11 799

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

7:40-13:05

1 stop28h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 27/4

18:25-21:45

2 stops28h 20m

R12 338

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 17/4

17:10-17:20

1 stop25h 10m

R13 499

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

19:30-15:15

1 stop18h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 25/4

17:10-11:30

1 stop19h 20m

R13 940

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 14/5

12:40-12:15

2 stops22h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

19:30-15:05

2 stops44h 35m

R14 659

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Helsinki

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R9 871). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 162). 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 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 4 March 2026.
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
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 241 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 823 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 774 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 464 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 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 22h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10478 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?

    R5 862 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 British Airways, with prices starting from R7 006 and R8 781, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Helsinki?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Helsinki-Vantaa, Cape Town Intl - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R9 871). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 162). 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 South Africa to Helsinki

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 743AverageR13 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 202AverageR12 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 634AverageR12 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 854AverageR13 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR10 884AverageR13 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 745AverageR15 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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