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Helsinki.$607 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.
Helsinki.$612 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Helsinki.$613 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 11 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Helsinki.$613 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Helsinki.$613 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $613, select.
Helsinki.$614 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.
Helsinki.$614 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.
Helsinki.$616 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in March.
May
from $696
Jun
from $757
Jul
from $761
Aug
from $661
Sep
from $659
Oct
from $644
Nov
from $660
Dec
from $614
Jan
from $616
Feb
from $614
Mar
from $612
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Direct flights from New York to Helsinki Vantaa

New York to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

New York to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$607
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from New York to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Helsinki Vantaa is $607. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.
American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia fly direct from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of May 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Explore your options for leaving Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

  • Helsinki is 6 hours ahead of New York. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Finnair at 23:45. Choose the first EWR to HEL departure operated by Finnair at 22:45 if you want to get going earlier.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to HEL.

  • Going away during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • We make it easy to find a flight from New York to HEL with a stopover. To see the options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between EWR and HEL include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • EWR is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Looking to fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can reserve a direct flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) out of this popular hub.

  • Board your direct flight from New York to HEL with Finnair. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of JFK.

  • Split up your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and HEL include:

    • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 48 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to HEL, stay in one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki takes around 29 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.

  • It takes roughly 44 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • For a one-way ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, $324 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $607. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find flight tickets from New York to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from New York to HEL every day.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Helsinki in February when it's quieter.

  • Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Helsinki. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from New York to HEL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.

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Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental

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