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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.413 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 13 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 413 €, select.
Helsinki.413 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 413 €, select.
Helsinki.413 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 413 €, select.
Helsinki.413 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 413 €, select.
Helsinki.414 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 414 €, select.
Helsinki.414 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 414 €, select.
Helsinki.414 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 414 €, select.
Helsinki.414 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 414 €, 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 January.
May
from 666 €
Jun
from 645 €
Jul
from 647 €
Aug
from 447 €
Sep
from 476 €
Oct
from 414 €
Nov
from 414 €
Dec
from 414 €
Jan
from 413 €
Feb
from 414 €
Mar
from 413 €
Apr
from 509 €

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.

Los Angeles to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found413 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week45

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 413 €. 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 33 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa.
Alaska Airlines, Finnair and American Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of May 2025, there are 45 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 May 2025.
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 Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 33 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, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Take your pick of three weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 18:45 departure with Finnair is the earliest you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 19:50.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to HEL flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Finnair offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.

  • Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for LAX to HEL flights is Finnair.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and HEL include:

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

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

  • 270 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from 413 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To get cheap tickets from LAX to HEL, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.

  • 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.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you travel.

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 get to the centre driving.

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

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Helsinki

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