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$254+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Sun 11/16
Sun 11/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/122:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop24h 40mBrussels Airlines
Wed 11/266:55 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/15$444
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/167:00 amSFO - HEL
2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/216:15 amHEL - SFO
1 stop18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/14$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Wed 11/266:55 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/16$449
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 11/128:25 amSFO - HEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:55 amHEL - SFO
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$455
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 11/128:25 amSFO - HEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/266:55 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Tue 11/42:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop15h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 11/117:05 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 10/14$461
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:11 amLAS - HEL
1 stop16h 59mFinnair
Tue 12/164:00 pmHEL - LAS
1 stop17h 41mFinnair
Deal found 10/15$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 11/35:30 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1812:30 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$470
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2412:00 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/97:05 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$471
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2412:00 pmSFO - HEL
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Tue 12/91:55 pmHEL - SFO
2 stops30h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 10/15$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 12/111:36 pmLAS - HEL
2 stops30h 49mDelta
Tue 12/166:30 amHEL - LAS
2 stops25h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/15$472
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/39:40 pmSFO - HEL
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
Tue 11/187:05 amHEL - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/13$473

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 October 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$444
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$796

Good round-trip deal

$639 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 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 October 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Helsinki that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

8:11 am-11:10 am

1 stop16h 59m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 12/16

4:00 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$468

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

1:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 11/11

7:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$479

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 11/6

9:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$479

RenoHelsinki

RNO - HEL

RNOHEL

Reno

Mon 2/16

6:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/17

12:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

$482

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/5

6:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$483

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 11/6

6:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$483

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

1:25 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/5

6:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$483

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

1:17 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 33m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 11/7

6:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$483

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 11/4

7:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$483

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/21

9:45 am-10:45 am

1 stop15h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/3

12:30 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$507

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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 October 17, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Helsinki?

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 20 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Helsinki?

    Airlines like Finnair, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Helsinki in about 16h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 26m. The distance between California and Helsinki is about 5399 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $418. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British Airways, 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 (69%), Alaska Airlines (69%), Finnair( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Helsinki?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $370. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa) can be booked for $550 on average, our data indicates $1,489 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 October 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$405Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$447Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$473Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$481Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$482Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$560Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$569Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$578Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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