How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

On average, it takes 17h 10m 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 35m.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier 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 40% 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 September 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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14:05 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:05 - 8:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 604Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

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

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 - 8:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 636Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

16:35 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m1 stop Istanbul

19:05 - 23:00HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R11 805Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 18:45CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

25h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:05 - 11:50HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R11 869Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

19:00 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

16h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:30 - 9:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R11 965Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

17:55 - 0:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

29h 45m3 stops Istanbul Stockholm Arlanda Riga Intl

15:30 - 22:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Istanbul

R12 238Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

0:10 - 16:40CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

39h 30m2 stops London Gatwick Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo

23:50 - 22:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m1 stop London Stansted

R12 414Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 20

19:00 - 12:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

16h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:35 - 9:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 023Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

12:40 - 12:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

19:35 - 18:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-PLZ Port Elizabeth

22h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Cape Town Intl

R17 155British Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

21:15 - 15:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 - 9:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R78 760British Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 20

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Finland

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Qatar Airways

Oct 12

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m

1 stop

HEL8:20Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 26

HEL15:05Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 604

Qatar Airways

Oct 22

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

HEL15:30Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 29

HEL8:50Helsinki-Vantaa

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 636

Qatar Airways

Oct 21

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

HEL8:20Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 28

HEL15:05Helsinki-Vantaa

19h 25m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R12 061

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Oct 12

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 05m

2 stops

HEL12:05Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 26

HEL19:30Helsinki-Vantaa

14h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 965

Lufthansa

Oct 12

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 05m

2 stops

HEL12:05Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 26

HEL17:35Helsinki-Vantaa

16h 20m

2 stops

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 023

Lufthansa

Oct 21

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

20h 45m

2 stops

HEL13:05Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 28

HEL12:35Helsinki-Vantaa

26h 00m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R13 743

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14:05-8:20

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1 stop17h 35m

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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20:55-15:30

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

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8:50-8:40

1 stop23h 50m

R10 636

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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16:35-11:10

1 stop17h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

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19:05-23:00

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R11 805

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

16:35-18:45

1 stop25h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 20/10

12:05-11:50

1 stop24h 45m

R11 869

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-12:05

2 stops16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/10

19:30-9:55

1 stop14h 25m

R11 965

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:55-0:40

3 stops29h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 29/10

15:30-22:25

2 stops30h 55m

R12 238

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

0:10-16:40

2 stops39h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 20/10

23:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

R12 414

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-12:05

2 stops16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 26/10

17:35-9:55

2 stops16h 20m

R13 023

Port ElizabethHelsinki

PLZ Port Elizabeth - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

PLZHEL

Port Elizabeth

Wed 25/11

12:40-12:20

2 stops23h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 29/11

19:35-18:25

2 stops22h 50m

R17 155

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

21:15-15:15

1 stop17h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 20/10

8:00-9:25

1 stop26h 25m

R78 760

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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 November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Finland during November average around R12 334.

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 031 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 R10 988 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 471
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Finland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 471. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Finland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 604.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Finland takes 17h 10m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Finland

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 September 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 656	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 213 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 995	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Finnair	PriceFrom R12 562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 430 reviews	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R14 769	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 210 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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

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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