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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.RM2,789 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,789, select.
Helsinki.RM2,857 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,857, select.
Helsinki.RM2,905 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,905, select.
Helsinki.RM3,073 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,073, select.
Helsinki.RM3,103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,103, select.
Helsinki.RM3,241 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,241, select.
Helsinki.RM3,690 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,690, select.
Helsinki.RM3,743 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,743, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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Cape Town to Helsinki: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM2,789
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Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa is RM2,789. 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 Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM2,789.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Helsinki Vantaa is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town 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, Air France offers the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cape Town.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your CPT to HEL flight.

  • During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPT and HEL:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Right now, RM1,703 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,789. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CPT to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • 81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of CPT.

  • Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

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

  • From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

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