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$311+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — HEL
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in December or September, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 May 17, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Wed 11/111:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/14$516
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/167:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Fri 11/201:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$526
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/157:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Sat 11/211:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$531
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/257:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 11/301:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$538
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:25 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Wed 10/143:00 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/14$550
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/147:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Wed 11/181:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$552
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 11/147:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Thu 11/191:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$553
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:25 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop19h 55m
Icelandair
Mon 10/261:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/15$554
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 12/57:35 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Sat 12/121:55 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/13$557
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/315:20 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/99:15 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$559
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 10/215:45 pm
EWR
-
HEL
2 stops12h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/254:05 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop30h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/12$561
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 9/256:55 pm
JFK
-
HEL
1 stop32h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/217:15 am
HEL
-
JFK
2 stops15h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$689

Find 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 May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$516
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$653

Good round-trip deal

$852 or less

Good one-way deal

$534 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 6/14

5:20 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/17

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$693

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

5:10 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 8/13

11:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$753

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sat 6/13

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 9/16

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$757

New YorkHelsinki

LGA - HEL

LGAHEL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/27

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/19

11:15 am-9:57 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$760

New YorkHelsinki

LGA - HEL

LGAHEL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/10

1:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 11/13

4:05 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$761

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Wed 9/30

8:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/23

6:55 am-11:49 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$763

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 9/27

5:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 10/19

7:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$766

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 7/28

9:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 8/5

7:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$767

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 9/28

2:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/20

2:05 pm-12:53 am

2 stops17h 48m

$790

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 8/11

3:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 8/19

1:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops17h 15m

$793

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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?

The best time to book flights from New York to Helsinki is 77 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 $329). Flying from New York to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 May 17, 2026.

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

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 May 17, 2026.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 20m.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

How often are flights from New York to Helsinki delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between New York and Helsinki have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Helsinki flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Helsinki flights?

Over the last year, Finnair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 May 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,American Airlines, andIcelandair from New York to Helsinki. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,654 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
Icelandair
7.0
Good
654 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,218 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,982 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,396 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space

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 7 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 12h 35m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $693. 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 $356 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Iberia, starting at $386 and $396 round-trip. Icelandair is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Helsinki one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $276 and $354 on Finnair and Iberia, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Helsinki-Vantaa or Newark - 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 (97%), Finnair (97%), Iberia (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Helsinki is generally $1,573, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $365. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $515 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 $329). Flying from New York to Helsinki in July is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to Helsinki

Discover the top 7 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 May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$356Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$386Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$433Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$433Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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