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$251 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$441
Overall average: $567
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Sun 1/11Tue 1/27
JFK - HEL • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$454
Typical prices: $480-$660
British Airways
Sun 3/1Tue 3/17
JFK - HEL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki (JFK-HEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:35 pm - 3:25 pm
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4:10 pm - 3:45 pm
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30h 35m2 stops
$441Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:35 pm - 8:20 pm
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19h 45m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 3:45 pm
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30h 35m2 stops
$442Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13
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30h 10m2 stops
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7:00 am - 4:45 pm
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15h 45m2 stops
$443Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:35 pm - 10:40 am
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10h 05m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 3:45 pm
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$444Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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34h 00m2 stops
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$445Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28
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$446Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
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$447Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
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$448Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 31
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16h 33m2 stops
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$450Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki is September, where tickets cost $487 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $971 and $933 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $532, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Finnair's A350 features lower cabin altitude and higher humidity for a more comfortable journey.


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American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks for a modest fee.


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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$251
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki was $251 for a one-way ticket and $441 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Helsinki?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    New York John F Kennedy Airport airport is called New York John F Kennedy Intl and the only airport in Helsinki is Helsinki-Vantaa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki flight route: Air France, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Finnair, British Airways, and Asiana Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Helsinki, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Helsinki, Finnair or Scandinavian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Helsinki are Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $735 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Scandinavian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $630 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Helsinki from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Helsinki with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and HEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Helsinki from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Helsinki

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $428 or less one-way and $496 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Helsinki?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa.
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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki-Vantaa

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Direct returns

Helsinki-Vantaa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Helsinki

 
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FinnairOverall score based on 1334 reviews
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6.7Food
6.9Entertainment
8.1Crew
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All reviews good because...flight from BWI to London ,economy seats was miserable. I usually book 1,step up from economy but this would have added 1500 bucks 1 way. Bit the bullet and upgraded for retun flight, otherwise all ratings would have been rock bottom.

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Oct 2025
LHR - BWI
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All reviews good because...flight from BWI to London ,economy seats was miserable. I usually book 1,step up from economy but this would have added 1500 bucks 1 way. Bit the bullet and upgraded for retun flight, otherwise all ratings would have been rock bottom.

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

Again, we paid $ 328.00 for specific seats are were assigned those seats.

Never again. Terrible hospitality and human decency for an international flight. No food, no snacks, no beverages, blankets, pillows, limited entertainment. Tiny seats without any cushion and some do not even recline. I was shocked that they did not charge for seat belts. Never in my life have I witness asking for "spare change" for charity before landing on both legs of the flight. Icelandair can contribute on their own to said, so called, children's charity with the money saved from providing 3 centimeters of tea and water to hungry and dehydrated passengers.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

Iceland air transfer was bad. They lost my luggage and I just received it 11/1

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

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