How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

On average, it takes 16h 30m to fly from South Africa to Finland if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Helsinki-Vantaa (the most popular airport in Finland). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Helsinki-Vantaa, then the flight time is around 21h 45m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Finland?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Finland. The most popular city to travel to in Finland is Helsinki, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 93% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Finland are Rovaniemi and Kemi.

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Nov 6

CPT

26h 35m

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Nov 16

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12:30 - 15:05CPT-HEL

26h 35m1 stop

16:40 - 10:00HEL-CPT

17h 20m1 stop

R11 967Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16

12:30 - 15:05CPT-HEL

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7:40 - 10:00HEL-CPT

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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12

23:45 - 13:10CPT-HEL

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7:00 - 21:55HEL-CPT

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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 14

18:45 - 16:30CPT-HEL

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19:35 - 7:40HEL-CPT

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R12 570Lufthansa

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18:45 - 13:20CPT-HEL

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19:35 - 7:40HEL-CPT

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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

23:59 - 17:25JNB-HEL

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7:00 - 22:05HEL-JNB

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

19:20 - 17:25JNB-HEL

22h 05m2 stops

14:05 - 12:10HEL-JNB

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

7:55 - 16:25CPT-HEL

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12:35 - 14:15CPT-HEL

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Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 16/11

16:40-10:00

1 stop17h 20m

R11 967

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/11

7:40-10:00

2 stops26h 20m

R12 036

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

23:45-13:10

1 stop37h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 14/11

7:00-21:55

1 stop14h 55m

R12 225

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-16:30

1 stop21h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 17/11

19:35-7:40

1 stop36h 05m

R12 570

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 17/11

19:35-7:40

1 stop36h 05m

R12 588

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop17h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

7:00-22:05

1 stop15h 05m

R13 277

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-17:25

2 stops22h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

14:05-12:10

2 stops22h 05m

R14 433

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

7:55-16:25

1 stop32h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 15/12

6:30-5:50

1 stop23h 20m

R18 002

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:35-14:15

1 stop25h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 12/11

16:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

R19 330

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT - HEL

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-14:15

1 stop25h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 16/11

16:00-17:30

1 stop25h 30m

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Which airlines fly to Finland?

Qatar Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Finland from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Finland. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Finland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Finland flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R7 415
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 967
Fastest flight time	23h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Finland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 415 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki-Vantaa).

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The best round-trip flight price to Finland from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 967 (Cape Town Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa).

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The fastest flight to Finland from South Africa takes 23h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Helsinki-Vantaa).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Finland

What is the cheapest flight to Finland?

If you are looking to fly to Finland for less, look to airlines like Norwegian, Finnair, and Lufthansa, with prices starting at R2 290, R2 720, and R8 254 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Finland?

Qatar Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Finland according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Finland. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Finland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Finland to fly to?

According to our data, 75% of momondo users who travelled to Finland in the last year flew into Helsinki-Vantaa (located in Helsinki), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Finland, but the majority of our users take flights to Helsinki-Vantaa in order to visit Helsinki and it’s surrounding areas.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Finland?

Monday is the best day of the week to fly to Finland based on flight prices. Tuesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Finland, then try to avoid flying out on a Saturday since this is when prices are at their highest.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Finland?

Prices for flights to Finland were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Finland?

As of October 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to Finland.

How old do you have to be to fly to Finland?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Finland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Finland?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Finland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Finland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Finland?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Finland on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Finland that suits you.

Can I find flights to Finland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Finland with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Finland?

Once all potential Finland flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Finland right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Finland, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Finland and alert you when they change.