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$256+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HEL
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Helsinki

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 April 18, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/2112:25 am
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop35h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/2912:05 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$527
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 11/67:40 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Fri 11/131:55 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/15$528
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:25 am
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1312:05 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$530
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 11/17:40 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Sat 11/71:55 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/13$533
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/205:45 pm
EWR
-
HEL
2 stops12h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/237:15 am
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop13h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$535
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/55:20 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop20h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/1211:05 am
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop33h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$536
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/55:20 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop20h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/117:15 am
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop13h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$537
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:30 pm
IAD
-
HEL
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Tue 5/123:00 pm
HEL
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/15$544
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 11/146:25 pm
MSP
-
HEL
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Wed 11/251:55 pm
HEL
-
MSP
1 stop11h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/17$545
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 4/238:25 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Thu 4/303:00 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/14$546
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/45:20 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop20h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/1911:05 am
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop33h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/18$547
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 4/238:25 pm
EWR
-
HEL
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Mon 4/273:00 pm
HEL
-
EWR
1 stop11h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/15$548

Find flight deals from USA to Helsinki

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Helsinki flight deals. Data was last updated April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$511
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$256
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$614

Good round-trip deal

$721 or less

Good one-way deal

$407 or less
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One-way flight from USA to Helsinki-Vantaa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Sun 5/3

5:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 5/7

7:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$591

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 9/3

8:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$660

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

6:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/13

7:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$670

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

7:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 5/19

7:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$724

NewarkHelsinki

EWR - HEL

EWRHEL

Newark

Tue 5/5

3:15 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 5/12

1:55 pm-12:04 am

2 stops17h 09m

$732

San FranciscoHelsinki

SFO - HEL

SFOHEL

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/7

8:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$740

DallasHelsinki

DFW - HEL

DFWHEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/17

9:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/21

7:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$752

MinneapolisHelsinki

MSP - HEL

MSPHEL

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 9/14

6:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$759

DallasHelsinki

DFW - HEL

DFWHEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 8/20

9:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops46h 06m

$759

New YorkHelsinki

JFK - HEL

JFKHEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/24

6:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop32h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/27

6:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$760

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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 $617). Flying from USA to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 April 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 17% of weekly flights between United States and Helsinki have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 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 Saturday 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 17% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Helsinki flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Helsinki trip
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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 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

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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 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 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 April 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
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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
1,390 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,751 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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
11,618 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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
636 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

HEL - KAO

It’s a small plane with minimal service and luggage space
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,390 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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

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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, 14 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 $670, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Helsinki from USA in 11h 50m. There are 4103 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 $167. 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, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa or Dallas/Fort Worth - 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 (53%), Alaska Airlines (53%), Finnair (53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Helsinki?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,419 for a flight from USA to Helsinki. The cheapest flight overall is $367 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa) is currently priced at $555.

  • 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 $617). Flying from USA to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$323Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$331Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$349Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IcelandairCheapest$354Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$366Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$396Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$410Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$430Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$431Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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