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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 4,771 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,771, select.
New York.R 5,292 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,292, select.
New York.R 5,507 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,507, select.
New York.R 5,571 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,571, select.
New York.R 5,575 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 12 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,575, select.
New York.R 5,702 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,702, select.
New York.R 5,888 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,888, select.
New York.R 6,242 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,242, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 6,893
Aug
from R 5,571
Sep
from R 4,771
Oct
from R 5,507
Nov
from R 5,292
Dec
from R 5,888
Jan
from R 5,702
Feb
from R 6,297
Mar
from R 6,242
Apr
from R 6,981
May
from R 5,575
Jun
from R 7,433

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy

Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

Helsinki to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,771
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy is R 8,799. 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.
9 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of July 2025, there are 32 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to New York John F. Kennedy is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 4 minutes.
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 New York John F. Kennedy 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 8 hours 55 minutes.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York six hours behind Helsinki.

  • Every week, there are ten Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 16:55 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:20 with Finnair.

  • Your HEL to JFK flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.

  • Among carriers operating HEL to JFK flights, Finnair leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HEL and JFK:

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Right now, R 4,771 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,799. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to JFK, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HEL to JFK.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:

  • Grab a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport to central New York has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to New York. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done New York, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its leading sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Boston is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Helsinki to New York

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