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$482+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HEL
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 agosto 14, 2025.

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$482
(Finnair)

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Average price

$777
From San Diego to Helsinki-Vantaa
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/39:42 amSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/1212:30 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/2510:09 amSAN - HEL
2 stops19h 11mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/212:30 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$486
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/311:02 amSAN - HEL
2 stops19h 38mLufthansa
mié. 11/127:35 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/710:48 amSAN - HEL
1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/1812:30 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$532
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/73:59 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops22h 06mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 11/1811:20 amHEL - SAN
2 stops19h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$554
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/75:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
mar. 11/1812:45 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop37h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12$578
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/42:20 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/116:10 amHEL - SAN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$582

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Helsinki that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

lun. 11/3

7:21 am-10:45 am

1 stop17h 24m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 11/12

12:30 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$482

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

mar. 11/25

10:09 am-3:20 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 12/2

12:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$486

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

mar. 11/25

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 12/2

7:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$523

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

lun. 11/3

11:02 am-4:40 pm

2 stops19h 38m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 11/12

7:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$531

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

vie. 11/7

10:48 am-10:45 am

1 stop13h 57m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 11/18

12:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$532

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Deals found on 8/12

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Helsinki

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Helsinki?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 agosto 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Helsinki in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Finnair, and American Airlines from San Diego to Helsinki by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Helsinki. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Helsinki round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Helsinki is Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $490 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Lufthansa, starting at $527 and $576 round-trip. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Helsinki?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Helsinki?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from San Diego 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Helsinki

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$490Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$576Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$663Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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