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$301+ Cheap flights from Helsinki (HEL) to California

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HEL — LAX
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Helsinki to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helsinki to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:40 pm
HEL
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SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/114:40 pm
SFO
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HEL
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$616
This ResecentrumGruppen deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 ResecentrumGruppen is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:05 pm
HEL
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SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/235:40 pm
SFO
-
HEL
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/154:05 pm
HEL
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SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/285:40 pm
SFO
-
HEL
1 stop35h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/10$729
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/212:00 am
HEL
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LAX
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/206:50 pm
LAX
-
HEL
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$739
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/66:15 am
HEL
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LAX
1 stop20h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/97:30 pm
LAX
-
HEL
1 stop29h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/8$746
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:10 am
HEL
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LAX
1 stop20h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/227:10 pm
LAX
-
HEL
1 stop20h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/23:35 pm
HEL
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LAX
1 stop34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/206:50 pm
LAX
-
HEL
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$753
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:10 am
HEL
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LAX
1 stop20h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/237:10 pm
LAX
-
HEL
2 stops15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$760
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/28:20 am
HEL
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SFO
1 stop36h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 4/186:45 pm
SFO
-
HEL
1 stop19h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11$760
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/212:00 am
HEL
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LAX
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2111:26 am
LAX
-
HEL
1 stop15h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$763
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:10 am
HEL
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LAX
1 stop20h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/307:10 pm
LAX
-
HEL
1 stop29h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9$766
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/293:40 pm
HEL
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SAN
2 stops53h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/285:15 pm
SAN
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HEL
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$885

Find flight deals from Helsinki to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Helsinki to California flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$616
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$301
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$800

Good round-trip deal

$857 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,382 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Helsinki to California 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helsinki to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Helsinki

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiSan Francisco

HEL - SFO

HELSFO

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/9

4:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

5:40 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$726

HelsinkiSan Francisco

HEL - SFO

HELSFO

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 3/16

7:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop26h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

6:45 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$765

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/7

4:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$787

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 4/2

11:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$794

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 4/4

3:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$794

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 4/5

5:25 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$794

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/6

7:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

8:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 00m

$804

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 5/15

7:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

12:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$811

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

3:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$819

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/27

6:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

8:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$820

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to California (average of $544). Flying from Helsinki to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $732). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines from Helsinki to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,681 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,272 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,780 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,733 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,360 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helsinki to California. 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 from for flights from Helsinki to California?

    Located just 10.6 mi from the city center, Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Helsinki.

  • How popular is this Helsinki to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Helsinki-Vantaa to California.

  • How long is the flight from Helsinki to California?

    A quick flight from Helsinki to California can take about 17h 36m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $959. The distance from Helsinki to California is about 5655 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $494 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $645 and Finnair from $659 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Helsinki-Vantaa - San Francisco or Helsinki-Vantaa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Helsinki-Vantaa - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Helsinki to California.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Helsinki to California consider choosing Alaska Airlines (57%), American Airlines (52%) or Finnair (52%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Helsinki to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $857. While the most popular route (Helsinki-Vantaa - Los Angeles) can be booked for $666 on average, our data indicates $1,750 when flying from Helsinki to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to California (average of $544). Flying from Helsinki to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $732). 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 7 airlines flying from Helsinki to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Helsinki to California. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$585Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$646Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$685Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$770Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$806Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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