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— HEL
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Mon 9/14
Mon 9/21
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Flights to Helsinki in 2026

Cheapest flights to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 15, 2026.

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Sun 9/135:20 pm -
1 stop12h 35m
Tue 9/299:15 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/12$374
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Mon 9/145:20 pm -
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Wed 9/307:15 am -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 8/12$387
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/285:20 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Wed 10/149:15 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/10$395
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:20 pm -
1 stop12h 35m
Tue 9/299:15 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/12$400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:45 pm -
2 stops12h 10m
Mon 9/217:15 am -
2 stops13h 00m
Deal found 8/10$412
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:20 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Wed 9/167:15 am -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 8/10$413
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/125:35 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Wed 11/254:05 pm -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 8/12$474
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:55 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Fri 12/49:00 pm -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 8/12$476
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 10/146:55 pm -
2 stops21h 55m
Sun 10/189:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/11$477
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Tue 9/86:55 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Wed 9/169:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/10$478
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:55 pm -
1 stop23h 35m
Thu 9/177:15 am -
2 stops15h 25m
Deal found 8/11$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:55 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Wed 9/169:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/12$480

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Find the latest flights to Helsinki in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 15, 2026.

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$734

Round-trip from

$374

One-way from

$300

Good round-trip deal

$855 or less

Good one-way deal

$453 or less
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From New York to Helsinki-Vantaa
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One-way flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)
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Locate flights to Helsinki that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Helsinki that are best for you.

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NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 9/28

5:20 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/13

9:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$443

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 9/21

5:20 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$453

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Wed 10/14

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/21

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$457

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Sat 10/10

5:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/21

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$493

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Fri 9/25

5:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 12/4

7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$503

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 10/12

5:20 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/16

6:10 am-2:59 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$507

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 9/14

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 9/25

6:10 am-2:59 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$520

New YorkHelsinki

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

6:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 9/18

9:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$520

New YorkHelsinki

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

6:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/19

11:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$520

NewarkHelsinki

EWR Newark - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 10/1

5:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 10/17

7:10 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$543

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Compare providers for flights to Helsinki

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Helsinki in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Helsinki flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Helsinki flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Helsinki flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Helsinki. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Helsinki

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from New York to Helsinki takes 19 hours 24 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Helsinki

The most flights from New York to Helsinki are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Helsinki are Finnair, Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines.

Icelandair
Icelandair
From $354
Finnair
Finnair
From $352
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
From $353
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $331

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Helsinki are Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines and Iberia.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, 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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Helsinki?

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

The best insider tips for flights to Helsinki

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Helsinki trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Icelandair

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Scandinavian Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Finnair

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. 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 Helsinki. Reviews last updated August 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,Scandinavian Airlines, andAmerican Airlines to Finland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,950 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,929 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Icelandair
6.9
Okay
731 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,156 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,426 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

Best Time to Fly to Helsinki, Finland

In the summer months Helsinki residents enjoy long days and warm temperatures. Between May and August temperatures are at their highest, making this a pleasant time to visit the city.

Between November and February temperatures in the city can drop below freezing, making this a less popular time of the year for visiting. However, the cold, snowy environment can have its own unique charms, so if you don’t mind the cold you can get cheaper deals on city accommodations and still find plenty of interesting things to do here.

Getting around Helsinki, Finland

There is an excellent public transport system that operates within the city, allowing passengers to hop on and off the metro, trams and buses using a single ticket.

Helsinki, Finland airport overview

Located approximately 3 miles (5km) west of the center of Vantaa, and 10.6 miles (17km) north of Helsinki’s city center, Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL) is Finland’s main international airport. It was first built for the Summer Olympics of 1952 and now serves an average of 12.5 million passengers per year.

Current renovations at Helsinki Airport, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011, include a complete overhaul of the waiting lounge, baggage and check-in areas. The addition of several shops, cafes and restaurants is also set to enhance the airport, while the relocation of existing retail and dining establishments will improve passenger flow and free up space for more chairs in the seating areas. The airport building itself is divided into two terminals, separated by a distance of 820 feet (250 meters), and internal pedestrian connections offer quick transfers between them.

Helsinki Vantaa International Airport is clean and staff are helpful and friendly. Security checks and customs are generally quick.

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

    Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), located 10.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Helsinki. Booking flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights from 7 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

    Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $76.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Helsinki?

    A round-trip flight to Helsinki will typically cost around $220, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Helsinki-Vantaa have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

    Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0.0 mi away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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