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$256+ Cheap flights from California to Helsinki (HEL)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$473
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,006

Good round-trip deal

$616 or less

Good one-way deal

$447 or less
From California to Helsinki-Vantaa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($163 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 10/54:42 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop32h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:35 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop31h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$473
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 10/57:29 amSAN - HEL
2 stops21h 56mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2111:15 amHEL - SAN
2 stops21h 51mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$519
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/45:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 11/107:35 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$523
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 11/284:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop22h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/156:15 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$524
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/64:40 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/118:55 pmHEL - SFO
2 stops51h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$525
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/227:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop18h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/279:00 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop28h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$526
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:25 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops44h 25mAir Canada
Mon 11/1012:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops57h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 8/17$529
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:00 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 11/1812:30 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 11/76:15 amSAN - HEL
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1812:30 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$532
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:30 pmLAX - HEL
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/116:15 amHEL - LAX
1 stop20h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$541
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 10/268:45 pmLAX - HEL
1 stop19h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/276:15 amHEL - LAX
1 stop20h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$542
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/67:30 pmLAX - HEL
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/114:05 pmHEL - LAX
1 stop34h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$544

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Helsinki 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 August 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 10/5

4:42 pm-10:45 am

1 stop32h 03m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/21

12:35 pm-9:56 am

1 stop31h 21m

$473

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 10/5

7:29 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 56m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/21

11:15 am-11:06 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$519

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/10

7:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$523

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

4:40 pm-1:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 12/15

6:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$524

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

4:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 12/15

6:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$524

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

4:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops31h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 11/11

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$525

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$526

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

4:40 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 12/7

3:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$526

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Tue 11/4

10:51 am-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 59m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/10

12:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$527

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Tue 11/4

12:25 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/10

12:45 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops57h 18m

$529

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Helsinki

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 CA to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) if they book a flight to Helsinki from California. Helsinki-Vantaa is conveniently located just 10.6 mi from Helsinki’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Helsinki flight route?

    Flights from California to Helsinki-Vantaa have been viewed 24 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $522. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Icelandair, as they are both options that can get you from California to Helsinki for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Helsinki is Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa. You may also consider San Francisco - Helsinki-Vantaa or Ontario - Helsinki-Vantaa.

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

    Before booking your flight to Helsinki from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (67%), Alaska Airlines (67%), Finnair( 67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Helsinki?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $422. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa) can be booked for $540 on average our data indicates $1,296 when flying from California to Helsinki.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Helsinki

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Helsinki. 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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$454Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$480Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$490Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$550Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$558Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$578Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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