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$195+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Helsinki (HEL)

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NYC — HEL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in November or January, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$353
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$195
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$383 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/308:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Thu 11/61:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/15$353
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 12/47:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Thu 12/111:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/17$364
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Sat 12/131:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/15$366
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:25 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Tue 10/213:00 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 9/14$383
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:40 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/104:10 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops28h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$395
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:40 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/49:45 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops22h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$396
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Tue 1/271:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/16$400
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/208:25 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Tue 11/41:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/17$401
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:30 pmEWR - HEL
2 stops13h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/132:40 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops29h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$402
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/1910:55 pmJFK - HEL
Nonstop8h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 11/412:30 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/17$402
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 10/2010:55 pmJFK - HEL
Nonstop8h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 11/412:30 pmHEL - JFK
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/17$403
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 12/45:40 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/98:55 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops23h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/17$404

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Helsinki that are best for you.

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NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 12/1

5:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/4

9:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$399

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 12/4

6:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/11

4:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$406

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

10:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop8h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/12

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$407

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/19

10:55 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop8h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 11/4

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$409

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/31

4:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$412

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 10/7

5:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/14

5:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$415

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 10/19

5:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/26

3:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$415

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 11/20

6:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 11/29

6:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$416

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 10/19

6:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 11/4

8:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$416

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Wed 11/5

7:43 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops36h 42m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Helsinki

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Helsinki is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Helsinki in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Helsinki

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Helsinki. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to HEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Helsinki?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Helsinki chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Helsinki on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Helsinki?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Helsinki, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,278.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Helsinki?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Helsinki, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Helsinki?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Helsinki, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 35m.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Helsinki. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
1,324 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
1,486 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
545 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
7,367 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Most people fly into Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) if they book a flight to Helsinki from New York. On average, Helsinki-Vantaa has 4 inbound flights from New York per day from 8 airlines. Helsinki-Vantaa is conveniently located just 10.6 mi from Helsinki’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Helsinki?

    A quick flight from New York to Helsinki can take about 8h 05m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $440. New York and Helsinki are separated by a distance of 4103 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Helsinki is Icelandair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $372 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $396 and $397 round-trip. Icelandair is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Helsinki?

    While some choose either Newark - Helsinki-Vantaa or New York LaGuardia - Helsinki-Vantaa, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa is the most popular route from New York to Helsinki.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Helsinki?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Helsinki on time: American Airlines (80%), Finnair (80%), Iberia (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Helsinki?

    While on average a flight from New York to Helsinki is generally $1,178, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $243. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $360 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Helsinki?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Helsinki?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from New York 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Helsinki

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$372Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$397Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$416Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$433Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$461Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$489Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$521Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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