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Flight deals from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 464 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Helsinki.453 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 4 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 453 €, select.

Helsinki.464 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 7 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 464 €, select.

Helsinki.467 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 467 €, select.

Helsinki.474 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 474 €, select.

Helsinki.474 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 474 €, select.

Helsinki.475 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 475 €, select.

Helsinki.475 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 475 €, select.

Helsinki.479 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 479 €, select.

Helsinki.480 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 480 €, select.

Helsinki.484 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.

Helsinki.485 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 485 €, select.

Helsinki.505 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.

Helsinki.507 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.

Helsinki.507 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.

Helsinki.523 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.

Helsinki.535 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 535 €, select.

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New York to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	256 €
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	8 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	31

Finding cheap flights from New York to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from New York to Helsinki Vantaa?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Helsinki Vantaa is 453 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa?

8 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Helsinki Vantaa?

American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia fly direct from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Helsinki Vantaa?

As of April 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from New York to Helsinki Vantaa.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Monday, 27 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Helsinki Vantaa?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Helsinki?

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.

Flying from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) taking off from here.
Take a direct New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of New York. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from JFK to HEL on Finnair's 10:45pm departure.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to HEL.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

You can book a direct flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You'll find a direct flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This popular carrier operates services from JFK.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between JFK and HEL is Finnair.
With 79.31% of services arriving as scheduled, Finnair is the top on-time carrier on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to HEL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and HEL include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Keflavik Airport (KEF)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Break up your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and HEL include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to HEL flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Choosing a plane ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to HEL:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

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

Central Helsinki is around 18 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

256 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts at 453 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from New York to HEL by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for March. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from New York to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save money on your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

January is the quietest month for flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your New York to HEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. 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 New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Helsinki

After booking your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Your visit to Helsinki won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

Explore more of Finland

Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.