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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £521. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.£227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.
Helsinki.£258 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £258, select.
Helsinki.£267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £267, select.
Helsinki.£274 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £274, select.
Helsinki.£277 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £277, select.
Helsinki.£278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £278, select.
Helsinki.£288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £288, select.
Helsinki.£291 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.
Helsinki.£298 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £298, select.
Helsinki.£325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £325, select.
Helsinki.£442 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £442, select.
Helsinki.£473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £473, select.
Helsinki.£476 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £476, select.
Helsinki.£476 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £476, select.
Helsinki.£480 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.
Helsinki.£492 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £492, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £291
Apr
from £227
May
from £274
Jun
from £325
Jul
from £267
Aug
from £277
Sep
from £258
Oct
from £298
Nov
from £278
Dec
from £288
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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa

Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Helsinki Vantaa

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Los Angeles to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£227
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa is £483. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of March 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) taking off from here.

  • The average length of a direct Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 10 hours 35 minutes.

  • Helsinki is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • You can pick from 3 direct flights every week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). This is the busiest route, with Finnair offering a 6:45pm departure from LAX to HEL.

  • Your flight from Los Angeles to HEL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • December is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Reach your destination without the detour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.

  • Finnair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport jetting out of LAX.

  • The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Finnair between LAX and HEL.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Finnair.

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to HEL that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and HEL include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kms (18 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • VNY is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to HEL flight? Relax in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:

About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • At the moment, £227 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £483. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to HEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to HEL.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while September is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to HEL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Helsinki

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Helsinki right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:

  • Helsinki Cathedral and Helsinki Central Station are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Helsinki to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey around 145 kms (90 miles) northwest to Tampere to check off its must-visit sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Finland, head for Turku, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are highlights.

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