How long is the flight from Finland to South Africa?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Emirates fly from Finland to South Africa in about 21h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 35m. The distance between Finland and South Africa is about 9611 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FI to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Finland to South Africa as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Finland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Finland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Finland to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Finland to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Finland to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Finland to South Africa 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Finland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Finland to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 August 2026.

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Find flight deals from Finland to South Africa

Round-trip from	R10 512
One-way from	R7 504
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R14 701

Turkish Airlines
31/10-1/12
4 total stops
49h 55m total
Finland to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
8/9
1 total stop
24h 20m total
Finland to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R27 466 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 976 potential savings vs. average return price).

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HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 31/10

12:25-9:40

2 stops21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-18:10

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R10 512

HelsinkiJohannesburg

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 17/9

19:40-10:30

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-18:45

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R11 951

HelsinkiJohannesburg

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Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 31/10

12:25-9:40

2 stops21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-18:10

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R12 243

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HelsinkiCape Town

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - CPT Cape Town Intl

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/10

19:05-12:05

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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17:20-11:30

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HelsinkiCape Town

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - CPT Cape Town Intl

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/10

18:20-22:40

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

0:30-0:20

1 stop23h 50m

R14 070

HelsinkiDurban

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 28/9

17:05-17:40

2 stops25h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:05-8:20

2 stops19h 15m

R14 199

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - CPT Cape Town Intl

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 3/12

6:40-6:25

2 stops23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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7:30-0:20

1 stop16h 50m

R14 345

HelsinkiDurban

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

HELDUR

Helsinki-Vantaa

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12:25-13:45

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15:45-11:30

2 stops19h 45m

R14 393

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL Helsinki-Vantaa - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Fri 23/10

12:05-11:50

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Cape Town Intl

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0:55-11:30

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R15 137

HelsinkiCape Town

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop18h 10m

R15 186

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Finland to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Finland to South Africa (average of R13 876). Flying from Finland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 531). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Finland to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Finland to South Africa is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Finland to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 560 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7,8

Good

1 560 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 560 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 737 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 560 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 476 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 560 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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How long is the flight from Finland to South Africa?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Emirates fly from Finland to South Africa in about 21h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 35m. The distance between Finland and South Africa is about 9611 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Finland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Finland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Finland to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Finland to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Finland to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Finland to South Africa 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 Finland to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Finland to South Africa (average of R13 876). Flying from Finland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 531). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 982	AverageR14 810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 116	AverageR20 340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR12 742	AverageR14 144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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The best time to book flights from Finland to South Africa is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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