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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R12 824

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult

The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, 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 6 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 824

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 271
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R35 108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R17 863 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 March 2025.

Thu 1/512:35HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/516:35CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 824
Thu 1/518:25HEL - CPT
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/512:00CPT - HEL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R13 946
Thu 6/37:00HEL - CPT
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Fri 21/38:05CPT - HEL
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/3R14 682
Fri 14/1116:05HEL - CPT
2 stops27h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 22/1112:35CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R19 208
Fri 14/117:50HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1118:45CPT - HEL
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3R23 219
Fri 14/1116:55HEL - CPT
3 stops44h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 22/1114:15CPT - HEL
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/3R27 249

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 6 March 2025.

Fly from

Helsinki

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 1/5

12:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

R12 824

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 1/5

18:25-21:25

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

12:00-16:40

2 stops27h 40m

R13 946

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 26/3

7:00-13:35

3 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

14:35-13:00

3 stops45h 25m

R75 767

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/3

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 28 February 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 6 March 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 6 March 2025.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 780 reviews
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Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 780 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 780 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 780 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.

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?

    Turkish Airlines, at R12 824, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Kenya Airways. Turkish Airlines is 31% 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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KLMCheapestR14 135AverageR18 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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