Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Sacramento.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SMF to HEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SMF and HEL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 5,619. A return ticket right now is R 11,778. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SMF to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SMF to HEL.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SMF.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Catch some z's here before heading to SMF.
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Finland you'll want to see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are among the biggest draws.
