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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to HEL starting at $397 One Way, $788 Round Trip

Prices starting at $788 for return flights and $397 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.

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$788 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$788
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $788 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$841 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $841 found 3 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$841 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Finnair flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $841 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$843 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$843
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $843 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$854 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$854
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $854 found 6 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
$116 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$132 total
May 30 - May 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Flamingo Entertainment Centre and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,512 reviews)
Needed an overnight at Helsinki Airport as part of a LONG trip from Sydney to France. This hotel was PERFECT! Very easy to walk there from airport, all under cover. Room super comfortably with lovely Scandinavian design. Ate in restaurant at hotel next door. Delicious albeit a bit expensive. Breakfast ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$167 total
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a sauna, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Flamingo Entertainment Centre and Finnish Aviation ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,234 reviews)
The one little blip was that they forgot to recognise my VIP status which entitles me to two complimentary drinks....

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal

Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal

3.5 out of 5
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Terminal 2 Vantaa
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$123 total
May 30 - May 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,346 reviews)
It was a convenient place to stay. The room was small and compact with basic amenities.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
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

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
$103 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$117 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,141 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
$116 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$132 total
May 30 - May 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Flamingo Entertainment Centre and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,512 reviews)
Needed an overnight at Helsinki Airport as part of a LONG trip from Sydney to France. This hotel was PERFECT! Very easy to walk there from airport, all under cover. Room super comfortably with lovely Scandinavian design. Ate in restaurant at hotel next door. Delicious albeit a bit expensive. Breakfast ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$167 total
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a sauna, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Flamingo Entertainment Centre and Finnish Aviation ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,234 reviews)
The one little blip was that they forgot to recognise my VIP status which entitles me to two complimentary drinks....

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Clarion Hotel 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.

Helsinki Hotels With Airport Transportation

Skyline Airport Hotel

Skyline Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Elannontie 9 Vantaa
$87 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$99 total
May 8 - May 9
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! (1,000 reviews)
The staff are rude and bathroom is very tiny

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Skyline Airport Hotel
Pilot Airport Hotel

Pilot Airport Hotel

Veromaentie 1 Vantaa
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$72 total
May 10 - May 11
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Well maintained, great breakfast, close to airport and shopping. Unfortunately there was no shuttle after 9:30 on a Friday because it was Easter Friday. Instead of suggesting a later departure via Uber or taxi to my relatives, they took the last shuttle at 9:30 and waited 4 hours at the airport for ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Pilot Airport Hotel
Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

3 out of 5
Robert Huberin Tie 4 Vantaa
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$95 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Despite a long queue on arrival the front reception was very polite & we soon were in our rooms, which were clean & comfortable with clean fresh towels too. We were only staying one night due to an early morning flight the next day. The service of a free airport shuttle was the icing on the cake ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$91 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Really good location. Friendly staff. Clean room with the basics you need

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Hotel Finn
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Lonnrotinkatu 13 Helsinki
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$90 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
All automated, perfect stay

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu
Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

2 out of 5
Ilmailutie 9 Vantaa
$69 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$79 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Flamingo Entertainment Centre and Finnish Aviation ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
Make sure you get the access code well in advance of your stay. We tried over two days unsuccessful the English option for the emergency help line was not available late on Sunday. We had to secure alternative accomodation

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$102 total
May 29 - May 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
It’s a nice hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was plentiful however some of the food are not the best eg the bacon however this is individual taste. Overall it’s a good hotel and I would recommend it

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

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! (544 reviews)
Room had lots of issues. Could not use the key to enter the building. It took us more than 15 minutes to get it to work in freezing -15c temperature. Key support number provided in the room was wrong. Citykoti number provided was wrong. I could only find citykoti's correct number in Expedia booking ...

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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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
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$141 total
May 13 - May 14
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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