Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Helsinki
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Helsinki
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Helsinki? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Helsinki vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–88,980 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Helsinki for specific travel dates.
2026-12-08
SFO - HEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-12-23
SFO - HEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 30,000 Pts + $23.7
2026-12-23
SFO - HEL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $49.4
2026-12-23
SFO - HEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 78,000 Pts + $253.5
2026-12-08
SFO - HEL
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
2026-12-22
SFO - HEL
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 88,980 Pts + $1605.3
San Francisco to Helsinki flight facts
Distance
5,421 mi
8,724 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Helsinki is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Helsinki
HEL · Helsinki Vantaa
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Helsinki
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
SFO - HEL
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
SFO - HEL
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 88,980 Pts + $1605.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SFO - HEL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $49.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tallinn (Estonia)
The Burman Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 98,000 Pts or $293
Tallinn (Estonia)
Schlossle Hotel, an SLH hotel
From Pts or $213
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Helsinki depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Helsinki.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Helsinki.
San Francisco and Helsinki are about 5,421 miles (8,724 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,421-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Helsinki is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa (HEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Helsinki, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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