$187 Cheap flight deals from New York (NYC) to Helsinki (HEL)

New York is an incredible city and serves as an economic and entertainment hub for much of the United States. Traveling from New York to Helsinki, you'll find that Helsinki is not that different from the Big Apple itself. The city is the financial and cultural center of Finland and can be just as vibrant as New York in many ways. This can be seen in the many attractions available to visitors of the city, attractions that can be enjoyed simply by making a quick reservation for a flight and hotel accommodations through Orbitz.com.

New York, New York

When flying from New York City to Helsinki, you'll have three airports from which to choose. There's LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport located in Queens or Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. Transportation to all three locations is readily available from Manhattan. For LaGuardia, you have a choice between taking a train for $2.25 or a taxi for $30. If you're flying from JFK Airport, there's the subway available for transport for $2.50 or the taxi for $45. For Newark, a taxi is the best option, costing about $60 for the trip. For anyone choosing to drive to the airport, long-term parking is available at JFK and Newark Liberty for a daily charge of $18 and at LaGuardia for $33 a day.

Things to Know about Helsinki

Helsinki is provided with commercial air service by the Helsinki Airport, located in the nearby city of Vantaa, Finland, about 10.6 miles north of the center of Helsinki. While there's plenty to do in the city throughout the year, the best time to make a visit is during the summer, between mid-June and mid-August. The weather during the summer is mild, with high temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the low 70s and lows into the low to mid-50s. The sun only sets a few hours during the summer, so there's plenty of time to enjoy a day on the water sailing, swimming or just relaxing on the beach. There's a lot to see in the city as well, from the Nordic architecture of the City Hall and Senate Square to the 18th-century Island Fortress of Suomenlinna.

Traveling to Helsinki

With Orbitz.com, you can find flight fares and hotel rooms that fit your budget when planning a trip from New York to Helsinki. You'll also be able to research area attractions before leaving New York City so you'll be ready to enjoy the many activities available in the city of Helsinki as soon as your flight lands.