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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Los Angeles.$1,057 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,057, select.
Los Angeles.$1,105 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,105, select.
Los Angeles.$1,163 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,163, select.
Los Angeles.$1,163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,163, select.
Los Angeles.$1,167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,167, select.
Los Angeles.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.
Los Angeles.$1,177 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,177, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,183
May
from $1,022
Jun
from $1,192
Jul
from $1,197
Aug
from $1,187
Sep
from $1,178
Oct
from $1,178
Nov
from $1,163
Dec
from $1,197
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from $1,167

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles

Alternative Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Helsinki to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,022
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week22

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

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles is $1,022. 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.
11 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles.
As of April 2025, there are 44 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $1,022.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 5 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 32 minutes.

  • Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.

  • With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Board Finnair's 16:00 flight to get your journey from HEL to LAX underway.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from HEL to Los Angeles.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can catch a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles that lands at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Check out the deals with Finnair. This airline operates direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from HEL to Los Angeles, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • To visit United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you hold a passport from Finland. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles.

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki, HEL can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 44 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

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

  • $507 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at $1,022. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from HEL to Los Angeles by booking at least 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles is November. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from HEL to Los Angeles. There's no need to look every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as the price changes.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.

  • After your flight from HEL to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • July is the busiest month to board a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Los Angeles, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Los Angeles sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

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