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$309+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HEL
ene. 3 — ene. 101
sáb. 1/3
sáb. 1/10
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Finland

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 diciembre 4, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/319:21 amSFO - HEL
2 stops39h 19mScandinavian Airlines
mié. 1/73:55 pmHEL - SFO
2 stops32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/3$741
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/48:25 amSFO - HEL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/116:55 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$811
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/41:30 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
jue. 12/117:35 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop34h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/41:00 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/116:55 amHEL - SFO
2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/43:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/76:20 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$878
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
jue. 12/48:39 amSFO - HEL
2 stops21h 51mAir Canada
dom. 12/76:55 amHEL - SFO
2 stops23h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$896
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/311:55 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop17h 30mAir France
mié. 1/77:00 amHEL - SFO
2 stops20h 49mAir France
Deal found 12/3$952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/312:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/71:55 pmHEL - SFO
2 stops44h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$999
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/312:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
mié. 1/71:55 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop32h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$1,022
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/311:55 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop24h 10mKLM
mié. 1/76:20 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop27h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/3$1,028
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mié. 12/312:51 pmSFO - RVN
2 stops26h 04mFinnair
mié. 12/101:25 pmRVN - SFO
2 stops20h 46mFinnair
Deal found 12/2$1,098
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
mié. 12/1012:00 pmSFO - RVN
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/177:25 pmRVN - SFO
3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,198

Find 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 diciembre 4, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$828
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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 diciembre 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Finland that are best for you.

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Finland

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

7:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 2/10

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$476

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

lun. 2/16

7:10 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 2/22

9:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$490

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

lun. 1/19

11:40 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 2/3

7:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$493

San FranciscoTurku

SFO - TKU

SFOTKU

San Francisco

jue. 1/22

7:10 am-3:25 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Turku

lun. 1/26

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$497

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

lun. 1/19

4:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 1/26

6:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$503

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

mié. 4/15

1:00 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 4/19

5:25 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$516

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

dom. 3/8

5:40 pm-1:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 3/11

4:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$541

San FranciscoJyväskylä

SFO - JYV

SFOJYV

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

10:11 am-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 39m

Jyvaskyla

lun. 2/9

5:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$686

San FranciscoOulu

SFO - OUL

SFOOUL

San Francisco

sáb. 2/28

10:06 am-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Oulu

lun. 3/9

5:55 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$701

San FranciscoIvalo

SFO - IVL

SFOIVL

San Francisco

jue. 2/12

10:06 am-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 14m

Ivalo

lun. 2/23

11:05 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops30h 43m

$773

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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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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 $941). 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 diciembre 4, 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 diciembre 4, 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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
1,592 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,065 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
11,047 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
7,613 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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 $476, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Finland from San Francisco in 17h 40m. 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 $322 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $409 and American Airlines from $468 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 $941). 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$483Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$538Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$577Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$580Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$585Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$623Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$685Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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