How long is the flight from South Africa to Finland?

On average, it takes 16h 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 18h 45m.

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

Qatar Airways, KLM, and Emirates 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 44% 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.

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 October 2026, there are 7 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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13:45 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 - 15:35HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 934Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

20:20 - 13:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 - 15:35HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 084Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

23:10 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

37h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

23:40 - 9:30HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop London Stansted

R13 032Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 29

19:55 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

15h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 - 6:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 248Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Apr 4

11:30 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

31h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Stockholm Vasteras/Hasslo

23:40 - 9:30HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop London Stansted

R13 281Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 29

19:55 - 11:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

15h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 - 6:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 613Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 2

0:55 - 18:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R14 012Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

0:55 - 18:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

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

27h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R14 311Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 31

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

18:20 - 6:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 043KLM

Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Feb 1

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

18:20 - 6:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 043KLM

Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Feb 1

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13:45 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 536Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

12:35 - 7:20CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:50 - 10:30HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 865Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

12:35 - 13:35CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:05 - 10:30HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 882Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

0:30 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

16h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:05 - 5:45HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 580KLM

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

6:40 - 22:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 129KLM

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

18:20 - 22:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 145KLM

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

0:30 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

16h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:40 - 6:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 145Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

20:20 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:45 - 20:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 395Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

17:35 - 22:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 461Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

8:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

6:40 - 6:25HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 644KLM

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

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Qatar Airways

Oct 29

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m

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HEL13:50Helsinki-Vantaa

Nov 11

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17h 35m

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JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Qatar Airways

Nov 21

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Nov 28

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30h 45m

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Nov 21

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m

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Nov 28

HEL8:50Helsinki-Vantaa

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 084

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Finland

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Mar 18

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

HEL11:50Helsinki-Vantaa

Apr 4

HEL6:00Helsinki-Vantaa

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 248

Lufthansa

Mar 18

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

HEL11:50Helsinki-Vantaa

Apr 2

HEL6:00Helsinki-Vantaa

25h 40m

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JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 613

Lufthansa

Mar 18

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

HEL11:50Helsinki-Vantaa

Apr 3

HEL17:50Helsinki-Vantaa

15h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R13 248

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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1 stop33h 50m

R13 281

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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19:05-23:00

1 stop27h 55m

R14 012

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

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0:55-18:10

1 stop17h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 31/1

19:05-23:00

1 stop27h 55m

R14 311

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/12

8:30-13:10

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Helsinki-Vantaa

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18:20-6:25

2 stops36h 05m

R15 043

Cape TownHelsinki

CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

8:30-13:10

2 stops28h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 1/2

18:20-6:25

2 stops36h 05m

R15 043

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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 October is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Finland during October average around R12 134.

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 372 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 752 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 599
Fastest flight time	16h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Finland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 599. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Finland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 934.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Finland takes 16h 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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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 October 2026, there are 7 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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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 020	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 291 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 459 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 926	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 597 reviews	Search KLM flights
Finnair	PriceFrom R13 036	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 417 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 346	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 690 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 326	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 273 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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