How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

On average, it takes 17h 15m to fly from South Africa to Finland if you fly out of Johannesburg (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Helsinki (the most popular airport in Finland). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Helsinki, then the flight time is around 17h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Finland?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Finland

Which airlines fly to Finland?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM 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 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Finland. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Finland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Finland?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Finland are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Finland?

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Finland.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Finland?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa 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.

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13:30 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

12:05 - 9:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 655Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

13:30 - 23:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

33h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

12:05 - 9:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R10 332Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

14:05 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:50 - 4:00HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 847Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

20:55 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:50 - 4:00HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 025Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

23:15 - 17:40CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 22:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 620Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

18:35 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

25h 45m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Berlin Brandenburg Stockholm Arlanda

8:30 - 7:30HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 00m3 stops Stockholm Arlanda Berlin Brandenburg Frankfurt am Main

R14 039Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

23:15 - 17:40CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:00 - 21:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 055KLM

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

0:15 - 0:25CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

23h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 22:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 167KLM

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

15:45 - 12:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

20h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

14:00 - 11:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-PLZ Port Elizabeth

45h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 812British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

15:45 - 12:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

20h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

14:00 - 11:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-PLZ Port Elizabeth

45h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 844British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

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Qatar Airways

Sept 15

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

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HEL15:30Helsinki-Vantaa

Sept 22

HEL9:50Helsinki-Vantaa

19h 10m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 847

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Oct 11

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Oct 24

HEL9:50Helsinki-Vantaa

19h 10m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 025

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Oct 1

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

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HEL15:30Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 17

HEL9:50Helsinki-Vantaa

19h 10m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 154

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Finland

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Oct 11

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m

2 stops

HEL18:45Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 24

HEL12:05Helsinki-Vantaa

22h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 655

Turkish Airlines

Sept 19

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

2 stops

HEL23:55Helsinki-Vantaa

Sept 26

HEL12:05Helsinki-Vantaa

22h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 332

Turkish Airlines

Oct 1

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m

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HEL18:45Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 17

HEL19:40Helsinki-Vantaa

39h 00m

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JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-18:45

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R9 655

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Sat 19/9

13:30-23:55

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R10 332

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14:05-15:30

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20:55-15:30

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9:50-4:00

1 stop19h 10m

R11 025

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

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Sat 19/9

23:15-17:40

1 stop17h 25m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 26/9

18:25-22:10

2 stops28h 45m

R13 620

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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R14 039

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Sat 26/9

7:00-21:25

1 stop15h 25m

R14 055

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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0:15-0:25

2 stops23h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 10/10

18:25-22:10

2 stops28h 45m

R15 167

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ Port Elizabeth - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

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15:45-12:20

2 stops20h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/11

14:00-11:55

2 stops45h 55m

R15 812

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ Port Elizabeth - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 19/11

15:45-12:20

2 stops20h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 23/11

14:00-11:55

2 stops45h 55m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Finland?

If you’re not able to fly to Finland in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Finland during September average around R12 008.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Finland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Finland from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Finland for around R13 261 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Finland from South Africa for as low as R11 057 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 318
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Finland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 318. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Finland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 655.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Finland takes 17h 15m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Finland. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Finland.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Finland?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Finland are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Finland?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Finland.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Finland?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Finland

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 716	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 202 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 594	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 560 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 631	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 181 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom R12 640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 427 reviews	Search Finnair flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for South Africa to Finland flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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momondo helps you find the best flight between South Africa and Finland by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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