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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to HEL starting at $390 One Way, $834 Round Trip

Prices starting at $834 for return flights and $390 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.

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$834 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$834
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $834 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$841 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $841 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$841 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Finnair flight, departing Mon, Jan 11 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Tue, Jan 19, priced at $841 found 3 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$853 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$853
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $853 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
HEL
Helsinki
$913 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$913
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 28 from San Francisco to Helsinki, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $913 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
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$131 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! (1,581 reviews)
"Stayed here one night, before catching a flight. Hotel is right on the airport complex, connected to the terminal, so very handy location. Clean and modern, just what you require for a pre-flight hotel. I didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food / drink options. Would use this hotel again."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$136 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$155 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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! (1,288 reviews)
"Great hotel. Super convenient attached to the airport. Lovely roof top bar, with food. Very comfortable beds. Excellent, breakfast buffet with extensive options. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on May 23, 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
$124 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
$141 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
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! (1,365 reviews)
"staff was excellent"

Reviewed on May 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

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$131 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! (1,581 reviews)
"Stayed here one night, before catching a flight. Hotel is right on the airport complex, connected to the terminal, so very handy location. Clean and modern, just what you require for a pre-flight hotel. I didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food / drink options. Would use this hotel again."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
$107 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$122 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (2,161 reviews)
"All good nice facility great location"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
$136 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$155 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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! (1,288 reviews)
"Great hotel. Super convenient attached to the airport. Lovely roof top bar, with food. Very comfortable beds. Excellent, breakfast buffet with extensive options. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on May 23, 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
$69 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$78 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Bel hôtel propre avec bon service du personnel pour séjour près de l’aéroport."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Skyline Airport Hotel
Pilot Airport Hotel

Pilot Airport Hotel

Veromaentie 1 Vantaa
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$69 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 free airport drop-off. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The best thing about this hotel is the free airport shuttle. Other than that, the rooms are not tiny, they are minuscule. The breakfast buffet isn't as good as other hotels in Finland and the choices are limited. The staff is nice."

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Pilot Airport Hotel
Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress

3 out of 5
Robert Huberin Tie 4 Vantaa
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$79 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room. Quiet, comfortable beds. Breakfast was okay. Sauna area was very dirty first day and overcrowded! Pool had a bunch of rowdy kids jumping in, running around and yelling. Second day much quieter. Gym next door treadmill not working. Pool is cold. Final day sauna not working. The ladies ..."

Reviewed on May 18, 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
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$88 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,001 reviews)
"5 minutes walk from the train station and easy walk to the rest of central Helsinki. Largest room I have stayed in Finland."

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Hotel Finn
Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu

Lonnrotinkatu 13 Helsinki
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$74 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and Alexander Theater ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location is good"

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Omena Hotel Helsinki Lonnrotinkatu
Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

2 out of 5
Ilmailutie 9 Vantaa
$72 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$82 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo Shopping Center ...
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
$86 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
$97 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
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! (1,087 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on May 24, 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 Kauppatori Market Square and Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema ...
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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$154 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and Tennispalatsi ...
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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