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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Helsinki:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 5:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 6:20 am.

The flight takes about 10h 30m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki takes 10h 30m, covering 5,597 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki range from $914 to $1,323, with an average of $1,136 over the past 12 months. Anything below $914 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,136 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $754 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,200 for nonstop.

Finnair is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Helsinki flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Helsinki are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $693, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $51 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ADDCAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Europcar

Flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Helsinki route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 21% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $926 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,244, a difference of $318.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Finnair operates flights between Los Angeles and Helsinki.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 25m, compared with 15h 41m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 16h via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Helsinki is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki are Helsinki Central Station Square, Helsingin päärautatieasema and Esplanadi park. These are among the most viewed places in Helsinki on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Helsinki flights:

• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Advance seat selection is available on Cathay Pacific-operated flights that are booked under Cathay Pacific-issued tickets for a fee, except for Economy Lite fares in which advance seat selection is not available. Passengers can select their preferred seats during the booking process for flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki.

Scandinavian Airlines offers various services for business-class passengers on flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki including free WiFi onboard, in-flight dining with two meals, including a more elaborate first meal, priority services at the airport for SAS Business and SAS Plus passengers, as well as access to airline lounges for eligible passengers.

The most convenient option is to take a train from HEL to the city center. The train station is located beneath the terminal, with a direct elevator from the arrivals hall. The journey takes around 25-30 minutes, and trains run frequently. Taxis are also available at the airport terminal at any time. The journey to the city center takes around 30 minutes. In addition, there is an express bus service between the airport and the city center, which takes around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run approximately every 10-20 minutes.

For British Airways flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Helsinki (HEL), the checked baggage allowance varies based on the cabin class and the passenger's Executive Club membership level. In general, the maximum weight allowance for each checked bag is 50 lbs across all cabin classes. Basic economy fares include no checked baggage allowance while Premium Economy fares include one checked bag with a maximum weight of 50 lbs. World Traveller, Club World, and First fares include two checked baggage with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per bag.