How long is the flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Departing from South Africa to Helsinki will take you 17h 35m. 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 995 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 056 and R8 409, 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 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 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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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 23 December 2025.

Thu 22/119:10JNB - HEL

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/219:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R10 630

Thu 22/119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 35mBrussels Airlines

Wed 4/213:55HEL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 282

Thu 22/119:10JNB - HEL

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/216:40HEL - JNB

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R12 101

Mon 2/215:20CPT - HEL

2 stops44h 40mLufthansa

Mon 9/217:45HEL - CPT

2 stops19h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 22/12R13 839

Sun 25/113:45JNB - HEL

1 stop24h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 28/112:30HEL - JNB

2 stops20h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/12R17 182

Thu 22/122:10CPT - HEL

1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:00HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/12R17 466

Mon 2/217:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/212:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 131

Sun 25/119:05JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/119:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R11 683

Sun 1/20:30CPT - HEL

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/216:40HEL - CPT

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R15 243

Thu 22/117:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/112:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R13 070

Thu 22/115:45PLZ - HEL

2 stops19h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/112:30HEL - PLZ

2 stops26h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R15 577

Thu 22/17:00PLZ - HEL

2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 26/116:00HEL - PLZ

3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12R20 892

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Helsinki
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Thu 22/119:10JNB - HEL

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/219:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R10 630

Thu 22/119:45JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 35mBrussels Airlines

Wed 4/213:55HEL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 282

Thu 22/111:40JNB - HEL

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/213:55HEL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 599

Thu 22/117:15CPT - HEL

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/112:30HEL - CPT

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R13 070

Thu 22/115:45PLZ - HEL

2 stops19h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 26/112:30HEL - PLZ

2 stops26h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R15 577

Thu 22/122:10CPT - HEL

1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:00HEL - CPT

2 stops43h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/12R17 466

Thu 22/17:00PLZ - HEL

2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 26/116:00HEL - PLZ

3 stops25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12R20 892

Sun 25/119:05JNB - HEL

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/112:30HEL - JNB

1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R11 683

Sun 25/113:45JNB - HEL

2 stops21h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 28/116:00HEL - JNB

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/12R17 182

Find flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Round-trip from	R10 630
One-way from	R8 691
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 026

Turkish Airlines
22/1-4/2
2 total stops
38h 45m total
South Africa to Helsinki

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2 total stops
40h 55m total
South Africa to Helsinki

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 653 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 036 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-18:05

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/2

19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

R10 630

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/2

12:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

R11 131

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:45-13:20

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/2

13:55-9:30

1 stop19h 35m

R11 282

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

19:05-11:35

1 stop16h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 28/1

19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

R11 683

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-19:20

2 stops24h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/2

16:40-10:50

2 stops18h 10m

R12 101

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/1

12:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

R13 070

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

15:20-12:00

2 stops44h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/2

17:45-13:25

2 stops19h 40m

R13 839

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

0:30-11:10

3 stops34h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/2

16:40-14:35

2 stops21h 55m

R15 243

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 22/1

15:45-11:35

2 stops19h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/1

12:30-15:05

2 stops26h 35m

R15 577

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

13:45-14:15

1 stop24h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 28/1

12:30-8:40

2 stops20h 10m

R17 182

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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 939). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 416). 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

1 434 reviews

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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

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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

3 689 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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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

4 112 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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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

7 649 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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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

7 607 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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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

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 17h 35m. 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 995 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 056 and R8 409, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R7 939). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 416). 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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Lufthansa	CheapestR8 096	AverageR12 022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	CheapestR8 788	AverageR11 836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 525	AverageR12 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 612	AverageR12 757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 883	AverageR13 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 986	AverageR13 633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 594	AverageR14 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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.

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