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$226+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Helsinki (HEL)

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JFK — HEL
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in October or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$413
(Delta)

One-way from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$738

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$338 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/175:55 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Wed 9/241:55 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops15h 28mDelta
Deal found 8/19$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/102:19 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops15h 41mDelta
Wed 9/176:40 amHEL - JFK
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/20$414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 10/178:25 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Sun 10/261:55 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop33h 55mIcelandair
Deal found 8/20$417
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Mon 12/85:35 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/1111:20 amHEL - JFK
1 stop11h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$418
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 10/66:55 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop22h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/157:10 amHEL - JFK
2 stops15h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$419
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/176:55 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops18h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/257:10 amHEL - JFK
2 stops16h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/19$420
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 12/310:45 pmJFK - HEL
Nonstop8h 10mFinnair
Wed 12/105:00 pmHEL - JFK
Nonstop9h 05mFinnair
Deal found 8/20$421
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 11/265:35 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/307:40 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$422
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 10/196:55 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop13h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/264:05 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop30h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$423
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/106:55 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops15h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/171:20 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops33h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/19$424
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 10/175:10 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops14h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/263:35 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops31h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/19$426

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki that are best for you.

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New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

5:55 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/24

1:55 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$413

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

2:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$414

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

2:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/18

6:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$414

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

2:19 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 41m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/17

6:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$414

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/26

1:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$417

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/8

5:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/11

11:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$418

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

6:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/25

7:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$420

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

10:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/10

5:00 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

$421

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

5:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 11/30

7:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$422

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

6:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/26

4:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$423

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 JFK to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

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 August 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,471 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
529 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,289 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is just 10.6 mi from the center of the city. Helsinki-Vantaa is the only Helsinki airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 6 airlines have flights to Helsinki-Vantaa from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

    Airlines like Delta and Scandinavian Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki in about 13h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 15m. There are 4103 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Helsinki. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki round-trip from $379. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Iberia, from $396, and Scandinavian Airlines, from $397. Users have found that Icelandair is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

    Consider American Airlines (69%), Finnair (69%) or Iberia (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki is $195. On average you can expect to pay $959. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), can usually be booked for $362.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$379Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$397Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$465Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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