How long is the flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Departing from South Africa to Helsinki will take you 30h. 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.

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

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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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 14 November 2025.

Mon 24/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Sat 29/1114:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/11R12 076

Mon 24/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop21h 55mLufthansa

Sat 29/1119:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R13 013

Fri 28/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Tue 2/1214:05HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mKLM

Deal found 12/11R13 200

Mon 24/1120:50CPT - HEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1119:35HEL - CPT

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R17 561

Fri 28/119:00CPT - HEL

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1214:40HEL - CPT

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R17 969

Mon 24/1118:25CPT - HEL

2 stops20h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1114:00HEL - CPT

1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11R18 685

Mon 15/1215:20CPT - HEL

2 stops44h 40mLufthansa

Mon 29/1219:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 14/11R22 551

Best flights from South Africa to Helsinki
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Mon 24/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Sat 29/1114:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/11R12 076

Fri 28/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/126:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R12 076

Fri 6/210:40JNB - HEL

2 stops38h 40mLufthansa

Tue 10/27:05HEL - JNB

1 stop26h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 11/11R12 229

Fri 6/219:20JNB - HEL

1 stop21h 05mAir France

Tue 10/217:20HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 50mAir France

Deal found 11/11R13 115

Wed 4/28:15PLZ - HEL

3 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 8/216:00HEL - PLZ

2 stops23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/11R21 393

Wed 4/213:30PLZ - HEL

2 stops23h 40mLufthansa

Sun 8/219:35HEL - PLZ

2 stops43h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R13 098

Fri 6/223:59JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 26mKLM

Tue 10/27:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/11R13 149

Fri 28/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Tue 2/1214:05HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mKLM

Deal found 12/11R13 200

Mon 24/1118:45CPT - HEL

2 stops24h 05mLufthansa

Sat 29/1119:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R13 285

Fri 6/27:55CPT - HEL

1 stop32h 30mAir France

Tue 10/26:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mAir France

Deal found 12/11R15 670

Fri 6/214:00CPT - HEL

2 stops27h 25mKLM

Tue 10/27:00HEL - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 11/11R13 967

Fri 6/29:30CPT - HEL

1 stop26h 30mLufthansa

Tue 10/219:35HEL - CPT

2 stops41h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R15 585

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Helsinki
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 24/1123:45CPT - HEL

1 stop37h 25mKLM

Sat 29/1114:05HEL - CPT

1 stop31h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/11R12 076

Mon 24/1118:45CPT - HEL

1 stop21h 55mLufthansa

Sat 29/1119:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 12/11R13 013

Mon 24/1120:50CPT - HEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1119:35HEL - CPT

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R17 561

Mon 24/1118:25CPT - HEL

2 stops20h 50mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1114:00HEL - CPT

1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11R18 685

Fri 28/118:00CPT - HEL

1 stop16h 05mKLM

Tue 2/1214:05HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mKLM

Deal found 12/11R13 200

Fri 28/119:00CPT - HEL

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1214:40HEL - CPT

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R17 969

Mon 15/1215:20CPT - HEL

2 stops44h 40mLufthansa

Mon 29/1219:35HEL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 14/11R22 551

One-way flights from South Africa to Helsinki
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Helsinki. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Wed 11/28:45CPT - HEL

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R6 149

Sun 14/1212:30CPT - HEL

2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11R6 745

Thu 12/212:30CPT - HEL

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R7 273

Sun 8/20:30CPT - HEL

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R7 528

Thu 12/217:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/11R7 750

Mon 9/217:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/11R8 108

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Round-trip from	R12 008
One-way from	R6 149
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 996

Lufthansa
24/11-29/11
2 total stops
54h 30m total
South Africa to Helsinki

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11/2
1 total stop
31h 05m total
South Africa to Helsinki

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 110 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 312 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Price

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

23:45-13:10

1 stop37h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 29/11

14:05-21:55

1 stop31h 50m

R12 076

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/12

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

R12 076

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-1:20

2 stops38h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

7:05-9:30

1 stop26h 25m

R12 229

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-13:10

2 stops23h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/2

19:35-15:05

2 stops43h 30m

R13 098

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-16:25

1 stop21h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

17:20-12:10

1 stop18h 50m

R13 115

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

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/12

14:05-9:45

2 stops43h 40m

R13 200

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

18:45-18:50

2 stops24h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 29/11

19:35-11:00

2 stops39h 25m

R13 285

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-17:25

2 stops27h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

7:00-9:45

2 stops26h 45m

R13 967

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

9:30-12:00

1 stop26h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:35-12:40

2 stops41h 05m

R15 585

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R8 090). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 667). 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 ZA to HEL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Helsinki is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Helsinki?

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

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

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 663 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 043 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 572 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 522 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 30h. 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R8 090). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 667). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 205	AverageR12 296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 877	AverageR12 072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 814	AverageR13 191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 819	AverageR12 526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 062	AverageR13 715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 195	AverageR13 872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 942	AverageR14 595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

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