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$274+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$512
(Finnair)

One-way from

$274
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,190

Good round-trip deal

$570 or less

Good one-way deal

$525 or less
From California to Helsinki-Vantaa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average 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 July 9, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 10/110:35 amSMF - HEL
1 stop14h 10mFinnair
Wed 10/812:35 pmHEL - SMF
1 stop16h 13mFinnair
Deal found 7/7$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 12/95:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:05 amHEL - SAN
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/7$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 10/16:50 amSMF - HEL
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/812:35 pmHEL - SMF
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7$516
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 10/286:40 amLAS - HEL
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Mon 11/312:45 pmHEL - LAS
2 stops44h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 7/8$524
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Mon 12/227:25 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/7$524
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:08 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 07mFinnair
Wed 9/34:50 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop15h 46mFinnair
Deal found 7/7$526
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/274:05 pmHEL - SFO
1 stop33h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/7$527
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2811:14 amLAS - HEL
2 stops19h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 11/37:35 pmHEL - LAS
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7$528
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 12/712:10 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops44h 30mAir Canada
Mon 12/1512:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops57h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 7/8$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 10/2811:58 amLAS - HEL
1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/312:30 pmHEL - LAS
1 stop21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$532
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 12/610:10 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Tue 12/166:30 amHEL - SAN
2 stops42h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/7$532
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/53:30 pmSJC - HEL
2 stops22h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1211:20 amHEL - SJC
2 stops20h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/9$536

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 July 9, 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

SacramentoHelsinki

SMF - HEL

SMFHEL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

10:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop14h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/8

12:35 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$512

SacramentoHelsinki

SMF - HEL

SMFHEL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops17h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/8

12:35 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$516

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

6:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/3

12:45 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops44h 34m

$524

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Mon 8/18

1:08 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/3

4:50 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop15h 46m

$526

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/27

4:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$527

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

11:14 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/3

7:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$528

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

11:58 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/3

12:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$532

San JoseHelsinki

SJC - HEL

SJCHEL

San Jose

Wed 11/5

3:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops22h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/12

11:20 am-9:46 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$536

Las VegasHelsinki

LAS - HEL

LASHEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/31

11:58 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 22m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 9/16

4:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$541

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Mon 8/18

4:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops22h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-7:46 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$544

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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 $1,081). 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 July 9, 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.

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 July 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and KLM from California to Helsinki by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,312 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,468 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 26 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 Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $421. 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 (61%), Alaska Airlines (61%), Finnair( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Helsinki?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $418. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Helsinki-Vantaa) can be booked for $522 on average our data indicates $1,805 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 $1,081). 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 July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$454Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$490Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$558Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$578Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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