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Cheapest round-trip
$815
Typical prices: $702-$1,257
Air Canada, Lufthansa
Tue 12/1Tue 12/8
SFO - HEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$339
Typical prices: $240-$478
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/22
SFO - HEL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Helsinki. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $538 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 46m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Helsinki (SFO-HEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Helsinki

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:25 am - 6:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
21h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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7:00 am - 12:35 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$815Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7
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4:45 pm - 1:30 amSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
22h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:05 pm - 2:40 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$827Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:45 pm - 1:30 amSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
24h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:00 am - 12:35 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$829Lufthansa
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:30 am - 10:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
29h 55m3 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Stockholm Arlanda
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8:55 pm - 12:35 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
25h 40m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Frankfurt am Main
$831Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:10 pm - 4:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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2:05 pm - 11:45 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$839Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 16
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3:10 pm - 4:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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2:05 pm - 11:45 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
31h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$839Delta
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7
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4:45 pm - 1:30 amSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
22h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:05 pm - 2:40 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$840Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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1:30 pm - 6:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
19h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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12:35 pm - 7:35 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
17h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$842United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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12:50 pm - 6:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
19h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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12:35 pm - 7:35 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
17h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$855United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:05 pm - 1:35 amSFO  San Francisco-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
18h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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7:05 am - 12:40 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-SFO San Francisco
15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$876Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Helsinki flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Helsinki?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Helsinki departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Helsinki from San Francisco usually cost between $969 and $1,089 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $815 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 8).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Helsinki?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helsinki is February, where tickets cost $548 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,369 and $1,287 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helsinki, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$339
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Helsinki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Helsinki based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Helsinki

  • Will I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Helsinki?

    Since Finland is part of the Schengen area, US residents do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Helsinki. As long as you have a Schengen visa you can stay in the country visa-free for as long as 90 days. The only requirement will be a valid passport with at least six months left and two blank pages for each stamp. There is also a currency restriction of 10,000 € for entry and exit.

  • Can I get a train from Helsinki Airport to the city center?

    Yes, there is a train service that connects Helsinki Airport to the city center. You can get it from the airport train station, located on the arrivals level between Terminal 1 and 2. You should know that the train service runs from 4:00 am to midnight so not reliable for any arrivals past midnight. The bus and taxi offer a more reliable option as they run 24/7 although a taxi is significantly more expensive relative to the train and bus.

  • How can I fly between San Francisco and Helsinki?

    At the moment, there aren’t any airline carriers offering direct connections between San Francisco and Helsinki. Most flights involve one or two stops on the way with the fastest option being about 1h 35min. The layover options on the route vary depending on the airline with British Airways having their layovers in London while KLM has its layover scheduled for Amsterdam.

  • Which airline should I book with to enjoy the lounges at San Francisco Airport?

    The airport has multiple lounges where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight to Helsinki. These lounges offer comfortable seating along with complimentary food and drinks for travelers to enjoy. You can get access to these lounges by booking with the affiliated airline. For instance, out of the international carriers serving this route only Air France and KLM have a joint lounge which is open to travelers flying with either of the two airlines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Helsinki?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Helsinki was $339 for a one-way ticket and $815 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Helsinki?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Helsinki from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Helsinki?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Helsinki?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Helsinki, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Helsinki, Delta or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Helsinki are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $1,394 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,190 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helsinki.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Helsinki?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Helsinki from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helsinki

  • You can choose to fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) instead of San Francisco (SFO) if you’re looking to avoid the long queues and busy nature of SFO. The airport is less than thirty miles away from San Francisco and also offers connections to Helsinki.
  • British Airways has onboard Wi-Fi available for its passengers. This would be a good airline option to consider if you plan on taking advantage of the long flight to get some office work done or even catch up with your favorite TV show.
  • Lufthansa has an unaccompanied minor service that makes it possible for you to book a ticket for your child to travel alone. This service ensures the safety of your child throughout the entire trip including any transfers.
  • Different airlines have different seat classes available for this route. For instance, an Economy ticket with Lufthansa allows you a carry-on and checked bag while KLM only allows a carry-on with any checked bags incurring an additional cost.
  • While there are multiple options to get to San Francisco Airport from downtown, a taxi is the quickest one if you’re running out of time. It is also very convenient if you have a lot of luggage as it will pick you up at any point and drop you off at the airport terminal.

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