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$213+ Cheap flights from the United States 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.
LAX — HEL
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2026.

This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:20 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop22h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/19:05 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/15$360
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 10/288:40 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop10h 20m
Icelandair
Tue 11/102:00 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/16$363
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/57:50 pm
BOS
-
HEL
1 stop10h 10m
Icelandair
Sat 12/122:00 pm
HEL
-
BOS
1 stop10h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/15$363
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 11/187:50 pm
BOS
-
HEL
1 stop10h 10m
Icelandair
Wed 11/252:00 pm
HEL
-
BOS
1 stop10h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/13$364
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:20 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop31h 40m
Icelandair
Wed 10/213:00 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop14h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/14$365
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1811:00 pm
BOS
-
HEL
1 stop32h 00m
Icelandair
Sat 10/312:00 pm
HEL
-
BOS
1 stop10h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/15$365
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:40 pm
BOS
-
HEL
1 stop14h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/229:05 pm
HEL
-
BOS
1 stop25h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/14$369
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 10/158:30 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Thu 10/223:00 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/13$370
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 10/158:30 pm
BWI
-
HEL
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Wed 10/213:00 pm
HEL
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/13$370
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 10/1411:20 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop31h 40m
Icelandair
Thu 10/223:00 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/13$372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 8/178:20 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop12h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/269:15 pm
HEL
-
IAD
2 stops26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/17$373
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sun 9/138:20 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop17h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/711:15 am
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/17$375

Find flight deals from USA to Helsinki

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(Ticket)

One-way from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,033

Good round-trip deal

$820 or less

Good one-way deal

$394 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Helsinki that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreHelsinki

BWI - HEL

BWIHEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/11

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 10/22

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$393

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Wed 10/7

5:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 10/11

7:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$443

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Mon 10/12

5:20 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 10/21

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$443

Washington, D.C.Helsinki

IAD - HEL

IADHEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/30

8:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/11

2:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$443

Washington, D.C.Helsinki

IAD - HEL

IADHEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/6

7:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 12/10

2:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$443
Quickest round-trip

BostonHelsinki

BOS - HEL

BOSHEL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/20

5:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 10/30

11:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$461

BostonHelsinki

BOS - HEL

BOSHEL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/18

8:25 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 11/25

12:45 pm-9:39 am

2 stops27h 54m

$471

Washington, D.C.Helsinki

IAD - HEL

IADHEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

8:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/20

9:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$473

Washington, D.C.Helsinki

IAD - HEL

IADHEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/28

8:30 pm-9:15 am

2 stops29h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/2

6:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$474

Washington, D.C.Helsinki

IAD - HEL

IADHEL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/30

8:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 1/13

8:55 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$488

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Helsinki

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Helsinki

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Helsinki (average of $578). Flying from USA to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 US to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 July 18, 2026.

When flying from USA to Helsinki, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from the United States to Helsinki delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between United States and Helsinki have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Helsinki flights?

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Helsinki flights?

Over the last year, Finnair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to Helsinki?

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from USA to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Helsinki flights

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Icelandair

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Finnair

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Scandinavian Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 July 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair,Scandinavian Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from the United States to Helsinki to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,885 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,827 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
710 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,144 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from United States?

    Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from United States to Helsinki. It is only a 10.6 mi journey from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) to Helsinki’s city center.

  • How popular is this USA to Helsinki flight route?

    Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from United States to Helsinki-Vantaa.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Helsinki?

    For as low as $443, Icelandair can have you in Helsinki from USA in 15h 25m. There are 4111 mi between USA and Helsinki. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Icelandair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $188. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Helsinki for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Helsinki?

    When deciding which route to take from USA to Helsinki consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa, Dallas/Fort Worth - Helsinki-Vantaa or Newark - Helsinki-Vantaa as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA 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 USA to Helsinki on time: American Airlines (34%), Alaska Airlines (34%), Finnair (34%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Helsinki?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,342 for a flight from USA to Helsinki. The cheapest flight overall is $383 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa) is currently priced at $400.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Helsinki?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Helsinki?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Helsinki (average of $578). Flying from USA to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Helsinki

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$323Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$348Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IcelandairCheapest$354Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$366Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$379Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$413Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$421Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$430Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$431Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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