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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R9 285

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
Jan 25 — Feb 11
1 adult

The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helsinki (HEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 033

One-way from

R9 285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 519
Air France
  • Air France
  • 2/3-17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Helsinki to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helsinki to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Sun 2/37:00HEL - CPT
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/32:30CPT - HEL
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 033
Sun 2/37:00HEL - CPT
1 stop23h 10mKLM
Tue 18/314:00CPT - HEL
2 stops34h 05mKLM
Deal found 19/1R13 480
Sat 15/37:00HEL - CPT
2 stops23h 50mAir France
Sun 30/38:30CPT - HEL
1 stop37h 50mAir France
Deal found 20/1R13 573
Tue 8/412:35HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/516:35CPT - HEL
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 673
Mon 3/216:05HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 10/212:35CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R15 344
Sun 2/319:35HEL - CPT
1 stop16h 35mFinnair
Tue 18/318:45CPT - HEL
1 stop17h 35mFinnair
Deal found 20/1R20 434
Sun 9/36:30HEL - CPT
3 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Tue 25/323:00CPT - HEL
2 stops41h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/1R21 516
Sun 2/317:40HEL - CPT
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Tue 18/39:30CPT - HEL
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1R26 252
Sun 2/317:40HEL - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/313:50CPT - HEL
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R33 560

Find flights from Helsinki to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Helsinki to Cape Town 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 20 January 2025.

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HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/3

7:00-8:30

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-16:00

1 stop37h 30m

R13 033

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/3

7:00-6:10

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

14:00-0:05

2 stops34h 05m

R13 480

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 15/3

7:00-6:50

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

8:30-23:20

1 stop37h 50m

R13 573

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 8/4

12:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

16:35-11:40

1 stop18h 05m

R14 673

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/2

16:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

12:35-14:20

1 stop25h 45m

R15 344

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/3

19:35-12:10

1 stop16h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

18:45-12:20

1 stop17h 35m

R20 434

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 9/3

6:30-13:35

3 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

23:00-16:00

2 stops41h 00m

R21 516

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/3

17:40-10:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

9:30-12:00

1 stop26h 30m

R26 252

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/3

17:40-13:45

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

13:50-13:40

2 stops23h 50m

R33 560

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 30/1

16:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R9 285

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Best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Helsinki to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Helsinki to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Helsinki to Cape Town is 54 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 HEL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

When flying from Helsinki to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,6
Good
1 285 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helsinki to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helsinki to Cape Town round-trip?

    KLM, at R13 480, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Turkish Airlines. KLM is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town 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 Helsinki to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Helsinki to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 2 airlines flying from Helsinki to Cape Town

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