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$287+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helsinki

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 December 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/81:55 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Wed 12/242:05 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop31h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/1$487
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/97:50 amSAN - HEL
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amHEL - SAN
2 stops21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/86:30 amSAN - HEL
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:55 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$532
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:15 amSAN - HEL
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:55 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$533
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:02 amSAN - HEL
2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1412:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops41h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$544
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/911:02 amSAN - HEL
2 stops28h 18mLufthansa
Sun 12/147:35 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops34h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$549
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/105:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 12/151:55 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops42h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$567
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/105:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Sun 12/147:35 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops34h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$573
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:05 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:55 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$574
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:54 amSAN - HEL
2 stops29h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1412:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops44h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/105:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Wed 12/177:35 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/86:30 amSAN - HEL
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1412:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$596

Find flight deals from California to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$401
(ResecentrumGruppen)

One-way from

$287
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$998

Good round-trip deal

$794 or less

Good one-way deal

$523 or less
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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 December 3, 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

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

11:57 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/28

12:30 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$424

RenoHelsinki

RNO - HEL

RNOHEL

Reno

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-10:45 am

1 stop24h 46m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/17

12:30 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$433

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop16h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/17

12:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$433

RenoHelsinki

RNO - HEL

RNOHEL

Reno

Mon 2/16

11:59 pm-10:45 am

1 stop24h 46m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/17

12:30 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$433

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Fri 2/6

6:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/10

11:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$453

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Fri 2/6

10:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop13h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/10

12:30 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$458

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

7:10 am-3:25 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/10

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$470

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/28

2:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$470

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

7:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 1/27

8:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$470

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

7:10 am-1:35 am

2 stops32h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$475

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $460). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 December 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Helsinki in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Helsinki?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Helsinki flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Helsinki?

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Helsinki in about 19h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 31m. The distance between California and Helsinki is about 5655 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 California to Helsinki one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $322. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and Lufthansa, 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 Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 (43%), Alaska Airlines (43%), Finnair( 43%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Helsinki?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $427. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa) can be booked for $579 on average, our data indicates $1,831 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helsinki (average of $460). Flying from California to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$405Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$473Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$481Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$483Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$538Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$614Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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