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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R6 007

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
mar. 28 — abr. 41
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 26 febrero 2026.

jue. 19/319:10
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 1/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2R10 281
jue. 9/414:55
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
jue. 16/417:10
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R10 726
vie. 27/39:40
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 3/419:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R10 853
jue. 21/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 25/58:20
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R11 044
dom. 22/39:40
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 26/312:30
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R11 091
dom. 22/39:40
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 27/319:00
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops38h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R11 330
jue. 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 29/612:05
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops22h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R11 346
dom. 3/513:30
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops44h 40m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 9/58:20
HEL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R11 584
jue. 7/516:35
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop30h 20m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 11/512:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/2R11 679
dom. 1/38:00
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop33h 25m
KLM
dom. 8/318:20
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop35h 50m
KLM
Deal found 24/2R11 918
lun. 18/523:15
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop17h 25m
KLM
vie. 22/518:25
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop28h 00m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R12 410
dom. 1/38:00
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 8/37:00
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R12 426

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 26 febrero 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 281

One-way from

R6 007

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 742
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
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 110 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 416 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 26 febrero 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 19/3

19:10-18:05

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 1/4

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 281

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 21/5

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 25/5

8:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R11 044

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/5

13:30-11:10

2 stops44h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 9/5

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R11 584

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/5

16:35-23:55

1 stop30h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 11/5

12:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R11 679

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 18/6

13:30-18:40

2 stops28h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 29/6

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R11 727

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

lun. 18/5

23:15-17:40

1 stop17h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

vie. 22/5

18:25-21:25

1 stop28h 00m

R12 410

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

jue. 14/5

15:45-21:00

2 stops28h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 18/5

19:30-11:55

2 stops41h 25m

R14 762

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

lun. 23/3

18:25-17:25

2 stops23h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 30/3

18:25-9:45

2 stops40h 20m

R14 794

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/5

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 11/5

11:40-11:30

2 stops24h 50m

R15 715

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 8/4

19:30-0:25

3 stops27h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 15/4

8:30-11:30

2 stops28h 00m

R15 858

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/2

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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 598). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 853). 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 26 febrero 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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
4 239 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
7 814 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
7 770 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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 17h 25m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Helsinki one-way?

    R5 700 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 R6 812 and R8 538, 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 598). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 853). 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 26 febrero 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 473AverageR12 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 696AverageR12 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 920AverageR11 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 340AverageR12 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 554AverageR13 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR10 641AverageR12 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 023AverageR14 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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