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$226+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — HEL
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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 Tuesday 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$355
(oojo)

One-way from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$656

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$338 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 August 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/115:30 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop15h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/129:00 pmHEL - EWR
2 stops23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$355
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.
Tue 11/185:40 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop23h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/209:00 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$359
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 12/37:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Wed 12/101:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 8/19$366
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:30 pmEWR - HEL
2 stops32h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/116:15 amHEL - EWR
1 stop16h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$368
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/26:50 pmEWR - HEL
2 stops21h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/97:10 amHEL - EWR
2 stops13h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$373
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/26:50 pmEWR - HEL
2 stops21h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/79:05 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop23h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$378
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/108:25 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Wed 9/173:00 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 8/18$379
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 12/17:35 pmEWR - HEL
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Tue 12/91:55 pmHEL - EWR
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 8/18$384
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 9/105:00 pmLGA - HEL
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Wed 9/171:55 pmHEL - LGA
2 stops15h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/20$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

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 August 20, 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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NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 11/18

5:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 11/20

9:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$359

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Wed 12/3

7:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/10

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$366

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 2/3

7:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 2/11

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$366

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 12/8

6:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops32h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/11

6:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$368

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 1/13

7:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/21

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$368

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 1/13

7:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 1/22

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$368

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 10/2

6:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 10/9

7:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$373

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Thu 10/2

6:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/31

4:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$375

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Fri 2/13

5:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 2/21

6:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$376

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

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Helsinki

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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 August 8, 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 August 20, 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 August 20, 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).

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 August 20, 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
1,320 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
528 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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 10h 20m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $366. New York and Helsinki are separated by a distance of 4111 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 38% 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 (69%), Finnair (69%), Iberia (69%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Helsinki is generally $959, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $195. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $364 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$372Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$397Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$438Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$465Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$489Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$521Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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