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, $833 Round Trip

Prices starting at $833 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, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$833 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$833
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Finnair flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $833 found 15 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$841 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $841 found 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 23
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$846 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$846
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Fri, Apr 23, priced at $846 found 1 day ago
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$901 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$901
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $901 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$913 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$913
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $913 found 14 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Vantaa

Airport Hotels near Vantaa

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$158 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,515 reviews)
"Stayed for 1 night as I had to take an early flight on the next day. Check in was fast. Thr lady was helpful and professional. The hotel was very clean and the areas were very nice. 10/10!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
$117 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$133 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Jumbo Shopping Center and Flamingo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,849 reviews)
"The room was ok. The staff was great very helpful! Location was great for a six am flight."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Comfort 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
$111 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$126 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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! (1,395 reviews)
"Great option if you look for economic stay to catch an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The hotel is very conveniently located within the airport terminal with 5 minute walk to departures. Room was very clean and efficient."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 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
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$110 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (2,283 reviews)
"My second stay here and would stay again"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$158 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,515 reviews)
"Stayed for 1 night as I had to take an early flight on the next day. Check in was fast. Thr lady was helpful and professional. The hotel was very clean and the areas were very nice. 10/10!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109 Helsinki
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$68 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,867 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast !"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

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
$73 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$83 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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 ...
Skyline Airport Hotel
Pilot Airport Hotel

Pilot Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
Veromaentie 1 Vantaa
$66 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$75 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 breakfast and ...
Pilot Airport Hotel
Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

3 out of 5
Robert Huberin Tie 4 Vantaa
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$90 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast superb!! Fresh, clean, healthy!"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$99 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
Hotel Finn
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

3 out of 5
Lonnrotinkatu 13 Helsinki
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$74 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Forum Shopping Centre and Stockmann are located ...
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu
Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

2 out of 5
Ilmailutie 9 Vantaa
$119 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$135 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jumbo Shopping Center and Flamingo Entertainment ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"As a forener, it is tough to deal with so many"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$99 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (1,110 reviews)
"Hôtel propre et employés attentionnés. Impossible d’emprunter les escalier et l’attente pour les ascenseurs pour être très long"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$158 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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! (352 reviews)
"Apartment was dated and not clean. We asked for travel crib which wS also dirty"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

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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