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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to HEL starting at $286 One Way, $533 Round Trip

Prices starting at $533 for return flights and $286 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.

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$533 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$533
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 21 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $533 found 4 days ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$620 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$620
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $620 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$620 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$620
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $620 found 2 days ago
Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$660 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$660
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 22 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $660 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Mar 5
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$669 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$669
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $669 found 4 days 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
$148 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$169 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
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! (968 reviews)
Clean and cozy. The breakfast was amazing

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$139 total
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 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
Hilton Helsinki Airport

Hilton Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Lentaejaenkuja 1 Vantaa
$128 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$146 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
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
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$99 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
$108 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$124 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! (1,807 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
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$95 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$91 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
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
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$92 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 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 $86 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$86 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
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)
clean room that is centrally located and affordable

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Hotel Finn
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Lonnrotinkatu 13 Helsinki
$55 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$63 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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! (1,001 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 (980 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
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$95 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 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 $104 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$104 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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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