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$364+ Cheap flights from Helsinki (HEL) to California

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HEL — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Helsinki to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$733
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$364
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$842

Good round-trip deal

$826 or less

Good one-way deal

$837 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 7/215:15 pmHEL - LAX
1 stop16h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/511:17 amLAX - HEL
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$733
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/214:00 pmHEL - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Tue 8/56:45 pmLAX - HEL
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 6/11$742
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 amHEL - LAX
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Sun 11/235:30 pmLAX - HEL
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$743
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:00 amHEL - LAX
1 stop17h 50mDelta
Mon 8/2511:25 amLAX - HEL
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/10$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 amHEL - LAX
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/234:15 pmLAX - HEL
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$749
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/214:20 pmHEL - LAX
1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/56:45 pmLAX - HEL
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$773
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/74:00 pmHEL - LAX
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 9/141:35 pmLAX - HEL
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$789
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:10 amHEL - SFO
2 stops24h 47mLufthansa
Thu 11/278:25 amSFO - HEL
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$795
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/226:35 amHEL - SFO
2 stops26h 38mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/297:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop14h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$796
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:35 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/246:50 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$797
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:00 amHEL - SFO
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Tue 11/258:55 amSFO - HEL
2 stops22h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/10$798
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:00 amHEL - SFO
2 stops38h 28mAir Canada
Sat 11/296:05 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$799

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helsinki to California that are best for you.

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Helsinki

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 7/21

5:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

11:17 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$733

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 7/21

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$742

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$743

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 8/18

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

11:25 am-4:40 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$745

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

4:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$749

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 7/21

4:20 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop16h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$773

HelsinkiLos Angeles

HEL - LAX

HELLAX

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 9/7

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

1:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$789

HelsinkiSan Francisco

HEL - SFO

HELSFO

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-8:57 pm

2 stops24h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

8:25 am-4:30 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$795

HelsinkiSan Francisco

HEL - SFO

HELSFO

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/22

6:35 am-11:13 pm

2 stops26h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

7:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$796

HelsinkiSan Francisco

HEL - SFO

HELSFO

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/3

12:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

6:50 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$797

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Best time to book a flight from Helsinki to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Helsinki with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Helsinki to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to California (average of $246). Flying from Helsinki to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 HEL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Helsinki to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $627 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $657 and KLM from $761 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 American Airlines (63%), Alaska Airlines (63%) or Finnair (63%) 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 $665. While the most popular route (Helsinki-Vantaa - Los Angeles) can be booked for $592 on average our data indicates $1,082 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to California (average of $246). Flying from Helsinki to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$602Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$665Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$674Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$752Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$768Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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