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R12 497+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HEL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Flights to Helsinki in 2025

Find the latest flights to Helsinki in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

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R12 497

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 116
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Helsinki
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Cheapest flights to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 30/517:55JNB - HEL
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/612:35HEL - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 497
Fri 9/520:40JNB - HEL
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 16/517:10HEL - JNB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R12 952
Sun 8/623:15JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/67:00HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 716
Sat 7/619:00JNB - HEL
2 stops39h 55mLufthansa
Sun 15/619:40HEL - JNB
2 stops37h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R15 317
Tue 3/619:00JNB - HEL
1 stop20h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 29/76:10HEL - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 23/3R15 353
Sun 8/623:15JNB - HEL
2 stops23h 05mAir France
Sat 28/67:00HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 30mAir France
Deal found 24/3R16 099
Fri 30/521:15JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 3/821:05HEL - JNB
1 stop37h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 027
Sun 1/69:50JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 30/76:00HEL - JNB
2 stops51h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R17 991
Sun 1/618:50JNB - HEL
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Fri 1/87:00HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Deal found 23/3R20 228
Tue 17/614:30JNB - HEL
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/717:50HEL - JNB
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R28 214

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

17:55-18:40

1 stop23h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/6

12:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

R12 497

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

20:40-15:15

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 16/5

17:10-10:00

1 stop17h 50m

R12 952

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-0:20

1 stop24h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 28/6

7:00-8:30

2 stops26h 30m

R13 716

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

19:00-11:55

2 stops39h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 15/6

19:40-8:35

2 stops37h 55m

R15 317

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

19:00-16:50

1 stop20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 29/7

6:10-8:35

1 stop27h 25m

R15 353

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

23:15-23:20

2 stops23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 28/6

7:00-8:30

2 stops26h 30m

R16 099

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

21:15-23:00

1 stop24h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/8

21:05-9:25

1 stop37h 20m

R17 027

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

9:50-15:30

2 stops28h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 31/7

6:00-8:20

2 stops27h 20m

R17 991

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

18:50-13:00

2 stops17h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 1/8

7:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

R20 228

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

14:30-12:50

2 stops21h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 16/7

17:50-13:05

2 stops20h 15m

R28 214

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Best time to book a flight to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Helsinki

When is the best time to book a flight to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 17 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R663

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R474

KLM

KLM

From R636

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R632

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -6.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 176 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

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.

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

    If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17,1 km from the centre of Helsinki.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

    Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost R1 117, while return flights cost around R2 183.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R176, however they can be found for as little as R120.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

    Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0,0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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