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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,831. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.R 5,381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,381, select.
Helsinki.R 5,590 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,590, select.
Helsinki.R 5,592 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,592, select.
Helsinki.R 5,680 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,680, select.
Helsinki.R 5,757 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,757, select.
Helsinki.R 6,248 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,248, select.
Helsinki.R 6,426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,426, select.
Helsinki.R 6,428 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,428, select.
Helsinki.R 6,695 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,695, select.
Helsinki.R 6,903 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,903, select.
Helsinki.R 8,586 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,586, select.
Helsinki.R 8,865 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,865, select.
Helsinki.R 10,673 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,673, select.
Helsinki.R 10,849 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,849, select.
Helsinki.R 10,853 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,853, select.
Helsinki.R 10,853 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,853, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 8,586
Aug
from R 5,680
Sep
from R 5,590
Oct
from R 5,381
Nov
from R 5,757
Dec
from R 5,592
Jan
from R 6,428
Feb
from R 6,248
Mar
from R 6,903
Apr
from R 6,426
May
from R 6,695
Jun
from R 8,865

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa

Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Helsinki Vantaa

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Los Angeles to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,381
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa is R 11,598. 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.
10 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of July 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 32 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 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, Frontier Airlines and Iberia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 10 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Flights from LAX to HEL start from 18:45 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 19:50 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.

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

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Finnair has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.

  • Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers LAX to HEL flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and HEL:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • New York John F. Kennedy Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 5,381. A return fare is currently R 11,598. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to HEL.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:

Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from LAX to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Finland

  • Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

  • Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Helsinki

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.