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$472+ 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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HEL
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Helsinki

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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$471
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$546
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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 November 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/293:38 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop33h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1212:45 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$472
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:15 amSAN - HEL
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Mon 12/156:30 amHEL - SAN
2 stops25h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/3$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/277:00 amSAN - HEL
2 stops22h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/911:20 amHEL - SAN
2 stops19h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/4$509
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/75:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Tue 11/1812:45 pmHEL - SAN
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:35 pmSAN - HEL
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/912:45 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop37h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:00 amSAN - HEL
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/187:05 amHEL - SAN
3 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/293:03 pmSAN - HEL
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30 pmHEL - SAN
1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 12/296:15 amSAN - HEL
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Mon 1/127:00 amHEL - SAN
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/5$685

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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

Mon 12/29

3:38 pm-10:45 am

1 stop33h 07m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 1/12

12:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$472

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 12/7

6:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 12/15

6:30 am-10:24 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$491

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Wed 4/1

5:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 4/5

7:05 am-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$666

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Mon 12/29

3:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops33h 42m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 1/12

12:30 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$677

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Mon 12/29

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

$685

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Wed 4/1

3:59 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 31m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 4/5

11:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$693

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 12/7

10:52 am-4:40 pm

3 stops19h 48m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 12/15

6:55 am-8:48 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$706

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Sun 12/7

9:54 am-1:20 am

2 stops29h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$708

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Fri 11/21

5:50 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 12/7

6:55 am-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,029

San DiegoHelsinki

SAN - HEL

SANHEL

San Diego

Fri 11/21

8:26 am-11:35 am

2 stops41h 09m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 12/7

7:00 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops51h 54m

$1,031

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/5

Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Helsinki in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 San Diego-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Helsinki

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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Helsinki (average of $460). Flying from San Diego to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Helsinki in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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 November 5, 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
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
1,335 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
11,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,555 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,496 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Helsinki?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Helsinki in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 22m. San Diego and Helsinki are separated by a distance of 5655 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Helsinki is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $473 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Finnair, starting at $481 and $490 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Helsinki (average of $460). Flying from San Diego to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Helsinki

Discover the top 6 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$473Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$490Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$509Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$560Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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