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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R6 350

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
Feb 21 — Feb 281
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 22 January 2026.

Mon 9/219:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop20h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Mon 23/217:45
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 746
Tue 17/219:10
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/212:30
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R10 138
Thu 5/312:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/316:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R10 530
Thu 18/617:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/619:35
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R10 791
Tue 17/210:10
JNB
-
HEL
2 stops27h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/213:55
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1R10 856
Thu 14/517:50
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 18/512:05
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R11 166
Sun 1/223:59
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop37h 11m
KLM
Fri 6/27:00
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
KLM
Deal found 19/1R11 297
Fri 13/213:45
JNB
-
HEL
1 stop24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/917:10
HEL
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R11 379
Thu 22/123:45
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop17h 40m
KLM
Mon 26/114:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R11 672
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/519:35
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R11 868
Fri 23/17:55
CPT
-
HEL
1 stop38h 40m
Air France
Tue 27/17:00
HEL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 50m
Air France
Deal found 19/1R11 901
Thu 22/123:45
CPT
-
HEL
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:05
HEL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 211

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 746

One-way from

R6 350

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 027
Brussels Airlines
  • Brussels Airlines
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 735 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 904 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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South Africa

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-16:40

1 stop20h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/2

17:45-9:30

1 stop15h 45m

R9 746

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:10-18:05

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 24/2

12:30-10:50

1 stop22h 20m

R10 138

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

19:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

R10 791

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-13:10

2 stops27h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 24/2

17:45-9:30

1 stop15h 45m

R10 921

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

8:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R11 183

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

13:45-14:15

1 stop24h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 25/9

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R11 379

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 868

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

6:05-12:00

2 stops29h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/3

17:55-14:35

2 stops20h 40m

R13 517

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

12:35-14:15

1 stop25h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/3

16:00-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R13 631

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

19:40-0:05

2 stops28h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 16/3

14:05-21:55

1 stop31h 50m

R13 664

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 771). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 101). 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 22 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
1 442 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 718 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 200 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 738 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 689 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 20h 55m. 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 856 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 891 and R8 213, respectively.

  • 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 R7 771). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 101). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 307AverageR11 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 949AverageR12 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 343AverageR12 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 575AverageR13 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 623AverageR12 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 630AverageR13 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 730AverageR13 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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