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$178+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — HEL
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$178
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$503

Good round-trip deal

$475 or less

Good one-way deal

$384 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 November 3, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Wed 12/101:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/2$356
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CrystalTravel 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
Tue 12/91:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/1$358
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/17:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Tue 12/161:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/1$370
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Wed 12/171:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/2$371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/297:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Tue 1/131:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/3$372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/57:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Fri 12/121:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/1$377
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/57:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Mon 12/81:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/3$380
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/15:40 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop14h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/168:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop23h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$381
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/36:30 pmEWR - HEL
2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:55 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops23h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$395
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Mon 12/151:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/1$400
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:08 amJFK - HEL
2 stops27h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/77:40 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$405
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/35:46 pmJFK - HEL
2 stops14h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/104:10 pmHEL - JFK
2 stops30h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$408

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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Helsinki that are best for you.

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New York

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Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 2/3

8:35 am-10:40 am

2 stops19h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$389

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 4/12

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/17

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$390

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sat 4/11

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/20

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$390

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 4/13

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/17

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$390

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 4/9

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 4/20

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$390

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 4/9

8:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/17

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$390

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Fri 2/27

7:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 3/6

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$403

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/23

3:52 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops16h 33m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 1/31

6:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$408

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

9:50 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 12/12

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$411

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

2:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$416

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Helsinki in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 New York-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-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Helsinki is 88 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Helsinki (average of $356). Flying from New York to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Helsinki in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Helsinki?

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 November 3, 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
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
1,335 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
7.4
Good
1,556 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
11,038 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
568 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
7,494 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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 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 3 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 10m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $433. 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 $369 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Iberia, starting at $389 and $396 round-trip. Icelandair is currently priced 37% 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 (82%), Finnair (82%), Iberia (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Helsinki is generally $1,236, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $317. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $357 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Helsinki (average of $356). Flying from New York to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$369Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$389Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$416Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$433Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$475Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$551Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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