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$244+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — HEL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in September or March, booked 57 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$396
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$244
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$543

Good round-trip deal

$464 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 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 January 6, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:35 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop19h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/259:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$408
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 4/158:30 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Mon 5/43:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop14h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 1/6$409
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:55 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/16:10 amHEL - JFK
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$410
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/25:35 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop25h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/99:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$411
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/35:35 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops19h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/1011:20 amHEL - JFK
1 stop11h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$412
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 10/195:10 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops12h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/269:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$414
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Mon 4/136:59 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop12h 26mFinnair
Tue 5/55:20 pmHEL - JFK
Nonstop8h 50mFinnair
Deal found 1/6$415
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 9/2910:40 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops17h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 10/274:50 pmHEL - JFK
Nonstop9h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$417
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:55 pmJFK - HEL
1 stop32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/264:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 3/15:35 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 3/1311:20 amHEL - JFK
1 stop11h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$419
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:55 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops42h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/164:00 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$420

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 6, 2026.
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

Mon 3/30

6:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/7

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop12h 29m

$422

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

8:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/3

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$424

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$441

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

6:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/13

7:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$450

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

8:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 4/2

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$465

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

9:20 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$468

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

1:50 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/3

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop12h 29m

$479

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

1:50 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/1

7:15 am-1:04 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$479

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

11:14 am-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 5/14

7:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$479

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

6:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 4/5

1:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$484

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Compare providers for flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki

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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 57 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki (average of $372). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $575). 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 January 6, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki as you normally would.

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 January 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, American Airlines, and Icelandair 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
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
1,345 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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
593 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,074 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,655 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,345 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

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.

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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 2 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, Icelandair, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki in about 10h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. 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 $368. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scandinavian Airlines, from $386, and Iberia, from $396. Users have found that Icelandair is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki one-way?

    $167 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 Iberia, with prices starting from $329 and $354, respectively.

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

    Consider American Airlines (81%), Finnair (81%) or Iberia (81%) 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 $200. On average you can expect to pay $1,491. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), can usually be booked for $360.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki (average of $372). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $575). 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$368Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$386Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$432Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$433Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$443Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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