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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R10 791

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 791

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 260
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/6-29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 693 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 908 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 January 2026.

Thu 18/617:50JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/612:05HEL - JNB
1 stop23h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R10 791
Thu 4/617:50JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 28/619:35HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 135
Fri 3/718:00JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 26/719:35HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 151
Thu 21/517:50JNB - HEL
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 25/519:35HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R11 233
Thu 7/516:35CPT - HEL
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/519:35HEL - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1R11 952
Mon 24/816:35CPT - HEL
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/88:20HEL - CPT
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R12 639
Thu 6/812:40JNB - HEL
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 30/817:10HEL - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R12 933
Thu 4/618:00JNB - HEL
2 stops18h 05mKLM
Sun 28/67:00HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/1R13 031
Thu 4/620:40JNB - HEL
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 28/617:10HEL - JNB
3 stops26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R15 059
Thu 7/518:50CPT - HEL
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 11/519:30HEL - CPT
2 stops46h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1R15 091
Thu 22/115:45PLZ - HEL
2 stops26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/119:00HEL - PLZ
2 stops20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 353
Fri 20/28:00CPT - HEL
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/26:30HEL - CPT
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 451

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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 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

12:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R10 791

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 28/6

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 135

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

18:00-11:10

1 stop16h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 26/7

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 151

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 25/5

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R11 233

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

19:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

R11 952

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-13:05

2 stops18h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 28/6

7:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

R13 031

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

20:40-15:15

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 28/6

17:10-18:10

3 stops26h 00m

R15 059

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

18:50-23:00

1 stop27h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

19:30-17:20

2 stops46h 50m

R15 091

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 22/1

15:45-18:05

2 stops26h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/1

19:00-15:05

2 stops20h 05m

R15 353

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

8:00-0:05

1 stop16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 27/2

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

R15 451

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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 R7 750). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 118). 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 7 January 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
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 691 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 16h 20m. 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?

    R5 865 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 R6 902 and R8 226, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Helsinki-Vantaa, Port Elizabeth - Helsinki-Vantaa or Cape Town Intl - 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 R7 750). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 118). 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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KLMCheapestR10 647AverageR13 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 747AverageR13 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 934AverageR12 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 342AverageR14 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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