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$310+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Finland

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HEL
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Finland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Finland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

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Thu 12/44:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop22h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/116:15 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/24$532
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:35 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops24h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/76:15 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/25$628
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 12/54:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop22h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/136:15 amHEL - SFO
2 stops26h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/25$659
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/2112:30 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/24$663
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/3112:26 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops36h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/234:05 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop32h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/24$664
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/3112:26 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops36h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/278:55 pmHEL - SFO
2 stops51h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/24$671
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - HEL
2 stops39h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/266:15 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/24$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/301:55 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Mon 1/262:05 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop31h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/24$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/317:25 amSFO - HEL
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/277:05 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$693
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/1612:00 pmSFO - RVN
2 stops19h 45mFinnair
Tue 12/2311:40 amRVN - SFO
2 stops21h 18mFinnair
Deal found 11/25$1,385
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Tue 12/163:17 pmSFO - KEM
2 stops23h 23mFinnair
Tue 12/232:55 pmKEM - SFO
2 stops38h 49mFinnair
Deal found 11/25$1,411
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:20 pmSFO - IVL
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2111:25 pmIVL - SFO
2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,429

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Finland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Finland flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$444
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$310
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$697
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Finland 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Finland that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

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Finland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

4:03 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/7

6:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$465

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

1:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/10

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$469

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$469

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:08 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/28

9:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$474

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

4:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/28

4:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$509

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

4:40 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 1/16

4:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$510

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

4:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 2/22

4:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$512

San FranciscoIvalo

SFO - IVL

SFOIVL

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

6:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Ivalo

Fri 1/16

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$774

San FranciscoIvalo

SFO - IVL

SFOIVL

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

12:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Ivalo

Sat 1/17

6:30 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$840

San FranciscoJyväskylä

SFO - JYV

SFOJYV

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops21h 00m

Jyvaskyla

Sun 1/18

12:35 pm-12:47 am

2 stops22h 12m

$877

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Deals found on 11/23

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Finland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Finland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Finland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Finland?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Finland (average of $486). Flying from San Francisco to Finland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 SFO to FI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Finland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from San Francisco to Finland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Finland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Finland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Finland flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Finland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Finland. 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 Finland. Reviews last updated November 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Finland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,589 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Finland. 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 San Francisco to Finland?

    If you book a flight to Finland from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Finland?

    For as low as $465, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Finland from San Francisco in 18h 17m. The distance between San Francisco and Finland is about 5417 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 San Francisco to Finland one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $432 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Finnair from $448 and Lufthansa from $676 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Finland?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Finland consider San Francisco - Helsinki-Vantaa, San Francisco - Rovaniemi or San Francisco - Ivalo as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Finland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Finland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Finland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Finland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Finland 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 San Francisco to Finland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Finland (average of $486). Flying from San Francisco to Finland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Finland

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Finland. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$483Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$538Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$577Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$580Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$585Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$623Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$685Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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