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Mon, 10 Jun SFO - HEL
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Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
17% Trains are 17% more expensive in Helsinki than in San Francisco.
San Francisco £2.19
Helsinki £2.57
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
36% A meal in Helsinki is 36% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco £19.92
Helsinki £12.83
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.16 EUR
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
Last checked on 08 May 2024
Distance: 5420 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 11 miles
San Carlos (SQL) How far from city centre: 21 miles
San Jose Mnpl (SJC) How far from city centre: 40 miles
Novato (NOT) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Sonoma County Airport (STS) How far from city centre: 55 miles
Embarkader (EMB) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Helsinki airports
Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Helsinki Malmi (HEM) How far from city centre: 10 miles

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If you are planning to visit Helsinki from San Francisco, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from United States to Finland, San Francisco - Helsinki is one of the most popular routes.

In the San Francisco Intl Airport Airport SFO, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, San Francisco Intl Airport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at Helsinki Vantaa Airport HEL airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in Finland.

The flight duration is approximately 15 hours, covering a distance of about 8722 between the two cities.

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Airline(s) serving your route

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Helsinki

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Finland. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from San Francisco to Helsinki at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £542 for the route San Francisco - Helsinki. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Helsinki more expensive than San Francisco to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Helsinki costs an average of 5.77 GBP pounds, 81% more expensive than San Francisco, with a fare of 3.19 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 17% more in Helsinki: 2.57 GBP pounds against 2.19 GBP pounds in San Francisco. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 12.83 GBP euros in Helsinki, 36% less than the 19.92 GBP euros in San Francisco. The price of a coffee is approximately 13% cheaper in Helsinki, with an average of 3.84 GBP euros, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 4.43 GBP.
What is the duration of a flight from San Francisco to Helsinki?
Flight duration from San Francisco to Helsinki is around 12:48 hours on average, at an average distance of 10,073 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Helsinki compared to San Francisco?
The average temperature in San Francisco is 32.98 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 6.0 mm ,Helsinki's temperatures reach 26.96 during the hot season, with 6.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.49 degrees in Helsinki, compared to the 2.36 average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Helsinki have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from San Francisco to Helsinki?
The main route from San Francisco to Helsinki is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Finnair.
  • Iberia.
  • British Airways.
Flight Time 12 h and 48 m Flights from San Francisco and Helsinki last around 12 h and 48 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £542 The cheapest price available for flights from San Francisco to Helsinki that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure San Francisco Intl Airport You will depart from San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from San Francisco to Helsinki
Airport of Arrival Helsinki Vantaa Outbound flights from San Francisco to Helsinki arrive at Helsinki Vantaa

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