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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R7 204

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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 30 December 2025.

Tue 30/1219:45JNB - HEL
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Tue 13/119:35HEL - JNB
1 stop35h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 29/12R12 773
Tue 30/1219:20JNB - HEL
2 stops22h 05mAir France
Tue 13/114:05HEL - JNB
2 stops22h 05mAir France
Deal found 29/12R15 041
Mon 29/123:10JNB - HEL
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/119:35HEL - JNB
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R16 359

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 239

One-way from

R7 204

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 991
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 526 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 031 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 30 December 2025.
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

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-18:05

1 stop24h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 16/2

12:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

R11 239

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:50-11:10

1 stop16h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

8:20-10:30

1 stop27h 10m

R11 773

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

19:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

R12 123

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-19:20

2 stops26h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 16/2

16:40-11:50

2 stops19h 10m

R12 690

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

16:50-23:00

2 stops29h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

16:00-2:20

2 stops35h 20m

R14 208

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

19:25-23:00

1 stop26h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 29/6

16:00-7:00

1 stop16h 00m

R14 358

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

9:00-23:00

2 stops37h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/5

19:30-12:40

2 stops42h 10m

R15 525

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 558

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ - HEL

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 22/1

15:45-12:20

2 stops20h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/1

19:35-11:55

2 stops40h 20m

R16 542

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-19:40

2 stops22h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 18/5

17:10-8:50

1 stop16h 40m

R16 926

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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 921). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 389). 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 30 December 2025.
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
1 435 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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
3 698 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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
4 133 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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
7 663 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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
7 626 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

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 20h 35m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Helsinki one-way?

    R5 982 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 039 and R8 389, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Port Elizabeth - Helsinki-Vantaa, Cape Town Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa or Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 921). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 389). 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 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 285AverageR12 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR8 768AverageR11 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 501AverageR12 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 588AverageR12 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 858AverageR13 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 961AverageR13 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 568AverageR14 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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