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$339+ Cheap flights from California to Helsinki (HEL)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helsinki

Cheapest flights from California to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:44 am
SMF
-
HEL
1 stop18h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 10/274:00 pm
HEL
-
SMF
1 stop15h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$727
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:15 am
SAN
-
HEL
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/112:30 pm
HEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:00 am
RNO
-
HEL
1 stop18h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 10/1412:35 pm
HEL
-
RNO
1 stop16h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$777
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/12:05 pm
SAN
-
HEL
1 stop24h 15m
KLM
Wed 12/92:05 pm
HEL
-
SAN
1 stop32h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/7$778
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:09 am
SAN
-
HEL
2 stops19h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 12/112:30 pm
HEL
-
SAN
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$779
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/306:15 am
SAN
-
HEL
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Thu 12/106:50 am
HEL
-
SAN
1 stop15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$783
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/292:30 pm
RNO
-
HEL
2 stops20h 40m
British Airways
Wed 12/92:00 pm
HEL
-
RNO
2 stops42h 56m
British Airways
Deal found 6/10$786
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:15 am
SAN
-
HEL
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Thu 12/102:05 pm
HEL
-
SAN
2 stops38h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$787
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/12:05 pm
SAN
-
HEL
1 stop17h 20m
Delta
Fri 12/116:50 am
HEL
-
SAN
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/305:35 pm
SAN
-
HEL
1 stop15h 15m
Lufthansa
Fri 12/117:05 am
HEL
-
SAN
2 stops21h 32m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/7$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/306:15 am
SAN
-
HEL
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Fri 12/116:50 am
HEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 59m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$792
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:05 am
SMF
-
HEL
2 stops21h 00m
KLM
Wed 9/167:00 am
HEL
-
SMF
2 stops23h 29m
KLM
Deal found 6/7$797

Find flight deals from California to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$727
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$339
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,277

Good round-trip deal

$1,186 or less

Good one-way deal

$583 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoHelsinki

SMF - HEL

SMFHEL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/13

6:44 am-10:45 am

1 stop18h 01m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/27

4:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$727

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop18h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 12/1

12:30 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$775

SacramentoHelsinki

SMF - HEL

SMFHEL

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

6:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-8:29 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$797

RenoHelsinki

RNO - HEL

RNOHEL

Reno

Tue 8/25

5:54 am-10:45 am

1 stop18h 51m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 9/8

12:20 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$837
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

2:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$838

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

11:58 am-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$843

RenoHelsinki

RNO - HEL

RNOHEL

Reno

Sat 10/3

2:20 pm-12:30 am

2 stops48h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/14

1:55 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops44h 00m

$848

San JoseHelsinki

SJC - HEL

SJCHEL

San Jose

Sun 11/8

6:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/11

12:45 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$857

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

3:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/11

6:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop27h 20m

$889

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/3

3:00 pm-12:31 am

2 stops19h 31m

$910

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Helsinki

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $317). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $661). 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 CA to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 June 10, 2026.

When flying from California to Helsinki, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Helsinki?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Helsinki?

The price you pay for your flight from California to Helsinki may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Helsinki. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) if they book a flight to Helsinki from California. Helsinki-Vantaa is conveniently located just 10.6 mi from Helsinki’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Helsinki flight route?

    Flights from California to Helsinki-Vantaa have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Helsinki?

    Airlines like American Airlines, KLM, and Delta fly from California to Helsinki in about 18h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 59m. The distance between California and Helsinki is about 5334 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Helsinki one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $286. However, be on the lookout for offers from Finnair and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from California to Helsinki for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Helsinki?

    The most popular route from California to Helsinki is Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa. You may also consider San Francisco - Helsinki-Vantaa or Ontario - Helsinki-Vantaa.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Helsinki?

    Before booking your flight to Helsinki from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (54%), Alaska Airlines (54%), Finnair( 54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Helsinki?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $387. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa) can be booked for $840 on average, our data indicates $1,665 when flying from California to Helsinki.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Helsinki?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Helsinki.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Helsinki?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $317). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $661). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Helsinki

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Helsinki. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$431Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$473Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$481Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$577Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$622Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$729Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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