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      Compare San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa flight deals

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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,230. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Helsinki.$1,178 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,178, select.
      Helsinki.$1,179 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,179, select.
      Helsinki.$1,179 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,179, select.
      Helsinki.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.
      Helsinki.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 11 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.
      Helsinki.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.
      Helsinki.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.
      Helsinki.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.
      Helsinki.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.
      Helsinki.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.
      Helsinki.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.
      Helsinki.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.
      Helsinki.$1,234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,234, select.
      Helsinki.$1,248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,248, select.
      Helsinki.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.
      Helsinki.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in March.
      Aug
      from $1,519
      Sep
      from $1,230
      Oct
      from $1,230
      Nov
      from $1,203
      Dec
      from $1,230
      Jan
      from $1,248
      Feb
      from $1,256
      Mar
      from $1,178
      Apr
      from $1,259
      May
      from $1,705
      Jun
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      Jul
      from $1,851

      San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

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      San Francisco to Helsinki: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$1,178
      Cheapest month to flyMarch

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa is $1,178. 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.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,178.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Helsinki Vantaa is usually March.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Monday, 15 March 2027.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      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.

      Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

      Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

      • Helsinki is ten hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to HEL flight.

      • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

      • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and HEL include:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Frankfurt am Main Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

      • At the moment, $501 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,178. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

      • It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

      • Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.

      • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to HEL.

      • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

      • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

      Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

      • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:

      • Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.

      • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

      When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

      • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

      • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to HEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Finland

      • Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

      • Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

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