Cheap flights from SFO to HEL (San Francisco Intl. to Vantaa)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to HEL starting at $280 One Way, $480 Round Trip

Prices starting at $480 for return flights and $280 for one-way flights to Vantaa were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 25
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$480 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$480
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $480 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$620 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$620
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $620 found 3 days ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 21
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$652 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$652
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Sat, Feb 21, priced at $652 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$669 Roundtrip, just found
$669
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $669 just found
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 10
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$680 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$680
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $680 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Vantaa

Airport Hotels near Vantaa

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$134 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,140 reviews)
Room was clear and comfortable. The inclusion of the great breakfast was a big difference to the other options

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$153 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$175 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free breakfast, a sauna, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo Shopping Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (960 reviews)
Everything was great except for the up-selling options to check in before 3pm. When did this start? Is this a particular Scandinavian way of operating. We arrived at 1:30 pm and we’re certain our room was ready as this hotel specifically caters to early morning flight guests who typically are out ...

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Hilton Helsinki Airport

Hilton Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Lentaejaenkuja 1 Vantaa
$137 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$157 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)
Room was clean and updated and bar staff helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Hilton Helsinki Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Helsinki

Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10 Helsinki
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$102 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
Excellent breakfast, even for me with gluten and lactose allergies

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Marski by Scandic
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
$113 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$129 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,017 reviews)
Very close to the train station, great breakfast options with freshly baked cinammon rolls that waiters come and serve you. Clean modernly designed rooms with good showers. And there is also to check in early for additional 70 euros. The bath towels are quite thin and you can tell its been quite ...

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109 Helsinki
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,799 reviews)
Beautifully styled. Great breakfast! Helpful and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Helsinki Hotels With Airport Transportation

Skyline Airport Hotel

Skyline Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Elannontie 9 Vantaa
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$93 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport drop-off. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
Beautiful lobby. Fantastic breakfast. Bedroom was a bit too hot. Very functional and otherwise comfortable place to stay after arriving at the airport. I would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Skyline Airport Hotel
Pilot Airport Hotel

Pilot Airport Hotel

Veromaentie 1 Vantaa
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$88 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free airport drop-off. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great. We only stayed one night.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Pilot Airport Hotel
Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

3 out of 5
Robert Huberin Tie 4 Vantaa
$71 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$82 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Friedly staff, clean modern rooms and great breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Helsinki Hotels

Hotel Finn

Hotel Finn

2.5 out of 5
Kalevankatu 3 b Helsinki
$76 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$87 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice clean room, a bit small but very comfortable. The bathroom was very small, but ok for one person occupancy. The staff were great, and very helpful when I needed to borrow an adaptor for the plug. I may be a bit unfair knocking off a star for value for money as this is Helsinki and I know prices ...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Hotel Finn
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Lonnrotinkatu 13 Helsinki
$64 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$73 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Alexander Theater and Forum Shopping Centre are ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Nice automatic system!

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu
Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

2 out of 5
Ilmailutie 9 Vantaa
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo Shopping Center ...
6.6/10 (979 reviews)
Čistý pokoj

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Helsinki

Scandic Park Helsinki

Scandic Park Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 46-48 Helsinki
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$93 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Our first impressions were how convenient to the City Centre the location was. Walkable and tram and bus stop outside. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very warm, quiet and had everything we required. The buffet breakfast was truly amazing. Pretty much anything you want is available ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Scandic Park Helsinki
Citykoti Downtown Apartments

Citykoti Downtown Apartments

Malminkatu 38, Kamppi Helsinki
Stay at this apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema and Kamppi Shopping Center ...
7.8/10 Good! (535 reviews)
Initially the WiFi didn’t work because the wrong password was supplied. It took several communications to resolve the issue. Flat is convenient - short walk to the train station, restaurants and grocery stores

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Citykoti Downtown Apartments
Forenom Serviced Apartments Helsinki Lapinlahdenkatu

Forenom Serviced Apartments Helsinki Lapinlahdenkatu

3.5 out of 5
Lapinlahdenkatu 8 Helsinki
$92 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$105 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema and Kamppi ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (346 reviews)
Terrible service
The directions for check-in, especially when arriving late at night are completely muddy and unclear. There is no one to call or check in with I left repeated messages and nobody ever got back to me the entire length of my stay.

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Forenom Serviced Apartments Helsinki Lapinlahdenkatu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to HEL Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
HEL Address & GPS
Address:
Helsinki ,
Finland
IATA Code:
HEL
Longitude:
24.966449
Latitude:
60.317953
Time Zone:
Europe/Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SFO to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
As you can't fly straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to HEL at this point in time, a flight with one stopover is your next best option. American Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM are all reliable airlines that operate on this route.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
Choose a good seat, because you'll be in it for quite some time on your San Francisco to Helsinki trip. The shortest possible flight time from San Francisco Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.
How many hours flight from SFO to Helsinki Airport?
From the time you take off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to the instant the plane taxis into the terminal at Helsinki Airport, you will have been airborne for roughly 15 hours and 33 minutes. Sail through this long-haul flight by taking essentials like a neck pillow, an eye mask and comfortable clothes.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
If you want to book with an airline that flies direct from San Francisco Airport to Helsinki Airport, good luck with that. You'll need to make at least one stop to get to your destination.

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