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R11 983+ Cheap flights to Helsinki

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— HEL
févr. 26 — mars 51
1 adult

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 21 février 2025.

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R11 983

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 296
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 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 21 février 2025.

dim. 23/319:05JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 27/312:25HEL - JNB
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R11 983
dim. 8/621:15JNB - HEL
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
sam. 28/68:00HEL - JNB
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 089
dim. 13/48:10JNB - HEL
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
ven. 25/417:10HEL - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 162
dim. 13/414:30JNB - HEL
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
ven. 25/418:00HEL - JNB
3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 752
sam. 7/623:15JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 05mKLM
dim. 15/67:00HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R13 808
sam. 7/623:15JNB - HEL
2 stops23h 05mAir France
dim. 15/613:55HEL - JNB
2 stops19h 35mAir France
Deal found 20/2R14 932
lun. 16/619:00JNB - HEL
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
jeu. 17/717:40HEL - JNB
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2R16 573
dim. 15/69:55JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 30mEtihad Airways
ven. 11/76:00HEL - JNB
2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2R20 149

Find flights to Helsinki within your budget

Locate flights to Helsinki that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 février 2025.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 23/3

19:05-11:30

1 stop16h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jeu. 27/3

12:25-10:45

1 stop22h 20m

R11 983

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 8/6

21:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sam. 28/6

8:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R13 089

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 13/4

8:10-15:15

1 stop30h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ven. 25/4

17:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R13 162

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 13/4

14:30-10:05

2 stops18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ven. 25/4

18:00-13:05

3 stops20h 05m

R13 752

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/6

23:15-0:20

1 stop24h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dim. 15/6

7:00-8:30

2 stops26h 30m

R13 808

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/6

23:15-23:20

2 stops23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dim. 15/6

13:55-8:30

2 stops19h 35m

R14 932

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 16/6

19:00-23:50

2 stops27h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jeu. 17/7

17:40-8:35

1 stop15h 55m

R16 573

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 15/6

9:55-15:25

2 stops28h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ven. 11/7

6:00-8:35

2 stops27h 35m

R20 149

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Best time to book a flight to Helsinki

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Travel insights for flights to Helsinki

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

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 14 February 2025.

Booking 9 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 16 hours 25 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 R660

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R474

KLM

KLM

From R636

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R635

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 21 février 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 834 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

  • 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 R2 367, while return flights cost around R2 212.

  • 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 (16 hours 25 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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