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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa

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Helsinki.C$255 per passenger.Departing Wed., Feb. 25.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed., Feb. 25, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$255, select.
Helsinki.C$273 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 4.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed., Mar. 4, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$273, select.
Helsinki.C$295 per passenger.Departing Mon., Oct. 20.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon., Oct. 20, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$295, select.
Helsinki.C$301 per passenger.Departing Mon., Nov. 10.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon., Nov. 10, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$301, select.
Helsinki.C$304 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jan. 19.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon., Jan. 19, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$304, select.
Helsinki.C$308 per passenger.Departing Tue., Dec. 9.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue., Dec. 9, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$308, select.
Helsinki.C$414 per passenger.Departing Fri., May 15.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri., May 15, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$414, select.
Helsinki.C$424 per passenger.Departing Tue., Apr. 14.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue., Apr. 14, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$424, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in February.
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New York to Helsinki: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$255
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time8 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa is C$503. 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.
8 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of October 2025, there are 31 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Helsinki Vantaa is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 9 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.
Currently, Lufthansa and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 8 hours 9 minutes. Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki 6 hours ahead of New York.

  • Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport start from 16:55 — the first with Finnair. The latest flight is the 23:45 option with Finnair. Overall, there are 10 weekly services from JFK to HEL.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Finnair offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — plus maybe even more of Finland if your schedule allows.

  • We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and HEL include:

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

  • Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Finland. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before organizing your cheap ticket from JFK to HEL, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is C$255. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$503. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from JFK to HEL, book your trip 7 months ahead of the departure date.

  • March is the cheapest month for flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from JFK to HEL every day.

  • Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the center of New York, John F. Kennedy International Airport can be reached in about 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Got an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

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

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.

  • When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 44 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from JFK to HEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

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