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$284+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HEL
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
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HEL
1 stop12h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/226:10 am
HEL
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ORD
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
-
HEL
1 stop12h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/2011:15 am
HEL
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ORD
1 stop12h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$395
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
-
HEL
1 stop12h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/199:05 pm
HEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
-
HEL
1 stop12h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/1511:15 am
HEL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/11$429
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/248:20 pm
ORD
-
HEL
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/98:55 pm
HEL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:23 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops15h 42m
Delta
Wed 5/67:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops18h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:28 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops15h 42m
Delta
Tue 2/247:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops18h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$673
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/66:34 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops14h 06m
Delta
Wed 4/227:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops19h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$716
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:34 am
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops19h 36m
Delta
Wed 3/117:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops17h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$724
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/245:59 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops15h 26m
Delta
Mon 11/97:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops19h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$767
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:07 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops15h 33m
Delta
Fri 4/177:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops18h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$772
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:36 pm
MDW
-
HEL
2 stops15h 04m
Delta
Wed 6/37:00 am
HEL
-
MDW
2 stops19h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$847

Find flight deals from Chicago to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Helsinki (HEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$617 or less

Good one-way deal

$384 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Helsinki-Vantaa flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/8

9:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$478

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:20 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$522

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/17

8:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$525

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

10:20 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/6

11:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$552

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/28

1:23 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$672

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/6

6:34 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 06m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$716

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

9:34 am-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 36m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-5:22 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$724

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

6:07 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/17

7:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$772

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/27

6:36 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 04m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-6:14 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$847

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/29

6:38 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 02m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 5/3

7:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$888

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Deals found on 2/9

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 from Chicago to Helsinki in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Helsinki flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Helsinki, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki (average of $401). Flying from Chicago to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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.

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 February 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines from Chicago to Helsinki. 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
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,681 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
614 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,780 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,362 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), located 10.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Helsinki. 6 airlines have flights to Helsinki-Vantaa from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Helsinki?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Helsinki in 15h 42m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 4428 mi between Chicago and Helsinki. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Helsinki round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($419), Scandinavian Airlines ($428), and Lufthansa ($625) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Helsinki. Icelandair is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Icelandair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Finnair and KLM, with prices starting from $501 and $609, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Helsinki is generally $622, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $296. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $384 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki (average of $401). Flying from Chicago to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Helsinki

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$419Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$428Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$625Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$644Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$664Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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