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Cheap flights from South Africa to Helsinki from R11 457

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — HEL
abr. 4 — abr. 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated 30 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 457

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 281
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • South Africa to Helsinki
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 456 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 155 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 marzo 2025.

mié. 4/619:00JNB - HEL
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
dom. 15/66:10HEL - JNB
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 30/3R11 457
mié. 4/619:00JNB - HEL
1 stop28h 15mBrussels Airlines
dom. 15/66:10HEL - JNB
1 stop27h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/3R11 826
jue. 29/517:50JNB - HEL
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
jue. 14/819:35HEL - JNB
1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/3R12 028
dom. 8/613:55JNB - HEL
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
sáb. 28/617:10HEL - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R13 041
jue. 29/514:30JNB - HEL
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 14/820:35HEL - JNB
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R13 465
mar. 13/513:50CPT - HEL
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 24/520:35HEL - CPT
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R13 520
mar. 13/513:00CPT - HEL
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
sáb. 24/517:10HEL - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R14 441
mar. 13/518:25CPT - HEL
2 stops28h 55mKLM
sáb. 24/513:55HEL - CPT
1 stop32h 30mKLM
Deal found 29/3R14 662
dom. 8/618:50JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 30mAir France
sáb. 28/67:00HEL - JNB
2 stops26h 30mAir France
Deal found 30/3R16 633
dom. 1/69:50JNB - HEL
2 stops28h 40mEtihad Airways
mié. 30/76:00HEL - JNB
2 stops51h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R18 052
sáb. 31/518:50JNB - HEL
2 stops17h 10mKLM
vie. 1/813:55HEL - JNB
2 stops19h 35mKLM
Deal found 30/3R30 614
lun. 8/921:15JNB - HEL
1 stop38h 05mFinnair
lun. 22/919:30HEL - JNB
1 stop36h 30mFinnair
Deal found 30/3R66 606

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Helsinki 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 30 marzo 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/6

19:00-18:55

2 stops22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 15/6

6:10-8:35

1 stop27h 25m

R11 457

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/6

19:00-0:15

1 stop28h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 15/6

6:10-8:35

1 stop27h 25m

R11 826

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 29/5

17:50-18:40

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jue. 14/8

19:35-10:35

1 stop16h 00m

R12 028

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/6

13:55-15:15

1 stop24h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 28/6

17:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R13 041

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 29/5

14:30-10:05

2 stops18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jue. 14/8

20:35-13:05

2 stops17h 30m

R13 465

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 13/5

13:50-10:05

2 stops19h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 24/5

20:35-14:35

2 stops19h 00m

R13 520

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 13/5

13:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 24/5

17:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

R14 441

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 13/5

18:25-0:20

2 stops28h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 24/5

13:55-21:25

1 stop32h 30m

R14 662

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/6

18:50-0:20

2 stops28h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 28/6

7:00-8:30

2 stops26h 30m

R16 633

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 1/6

9:50-15:30

2 stops28h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 29/7

6:00-8:20

2 stops27h 20m

R18 052

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/3

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Helsinki

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). 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 ZA to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 marzo 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Helsinki as you normally would.

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 inches 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 30 marzo 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Helsinki, such as KLM, Finnair and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 17,1 km from the city centre, Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Helsinki from South Africa.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Helsinki 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 South Africa to Helsinki?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying from South Africa to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of R880). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 736AverageR13 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestR9 147AverageR12 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 634AverageR14 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 695AverageR15 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 714AverageR15 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR11 717AverageR14 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 895AverageR15 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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