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Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from R8 131

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HEL — CPT
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, 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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 314

One-way from

R8 131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 376
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Helsinki to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R42 273 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R18 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Helsinki to Cape Town

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 13 March 2025.

Mon 5/519:35HEL - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/516:35CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R13 314
Mon 5/57:00HEL - CPT
2 stops27h 45mKLM
Tue 20/523:15CPT - HEL
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/3R13 534
Mon 5/57:05HEL - CPT
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/515:25CPT - HEL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 072
Tue 1/46:40HEL - CPT
1 stop15h 50mAir France
Tue 8/423:35CPT - HEL
1 stop16h 05mAir France
Deal found 13/3R15 713
Thu 1/517:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 11/513:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R16 318
Mon 5/56:40HEL - CPT
3 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 20/523:30CPT - HEL
2 stops40h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/3R22 032
Sun 2/117:50HEL - CPT
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1118:45CPT - HEL
1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3R22 471
Mon 5/517:50HEL - CPT
2 stops20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/514:35CPT - HEL
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R34 284

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 13 March 2025.

Fly from

Helsinki

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

19:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

16:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

R13 314

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

7:00-9:45

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

23:15-13:05

1 stop36h 50m

R13 534

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

7:05-14:35

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

15:25-18:20

2 stops25h 55m

R15 072

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 1/4

6:40-21:30

1 stop15h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

23:35-16:40

1 stop16h 05m

R15 713

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 1/5

17:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

R16 318

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

6:40-13:40

3 stops32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

23:30-16:40

2 stops40h 10m

R22 032

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

17:50-13:00

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

14:35-12:50

2 stops21h 15m

R34 284

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/5

13:45-9:30

2 stops20h 45m

R8 131

HelsinkiCape Town

HEL - CPT

HELCPT

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/5

6:10-9:30

1 stop28h 20m

R8 443

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/3

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 7 March 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 13 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 13 March 2025.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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 R13 314, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helsinki to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and Air France. Turkish Airlines 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.

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  • 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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