How long is the flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Departing from South Africa to Helsinki will take you 16h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 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.

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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Round-trip from	R11 522
One-way from	R5 620
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 654

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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 R12 019). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 998). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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

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1 594 reviews

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4,0

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7,8

Good

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1 / 20

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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4 459 reviews

KLM

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1 594 reviews

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 710 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 594 reviews

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1 / 20

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Lufthansa

6,8

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8 295 reviews

KLM

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

British Airways

6,7

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8 267 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 16h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10493 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 R12 019). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in May is currently the most expensive (average of R15 998). 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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Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

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