Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Helsinki (CHI - HEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Helsinki and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$716	Icelandair 1 stop 32 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki is currently $716
Cheapest one-way flight	$525	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Helsinki is currently $525
Cheapest nonstop flights	$938	Finnair Nonstop 9 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki is currently $938
Last-minute weekend getaway	$858	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 24 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Helsinki is currently $858
Cheapest business class flights	$2,650	Icelandair 1 stop 11 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki is currently $2,650

Fastest flight	8 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Helsinki takes 8 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Helsinki is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $420–720
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $890–1,150

Popular airlines from Chicago to Helsinki

Finnair

Nonstop

from $988

Typical price: $900–2,250

5 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - HEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Lufthansa

from $985

Typical price: $740–1,650

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HEL Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $754

Typical price: $650–1,600

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HEL Every day
KLM

from $876

Typical price: $760–2,850

16 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HEL Every day
Icelandair

from $716

Typical price: $600–1,750

12 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HEL Every day
Scandinavian Airlines

from $1,060

Typical price: $490–1,750

12 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Helsinki

Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Helsinki Finland 33 min 10 mi
Tallinn Airport (TLL)

Tallinn Estonia 3 hr 23 min 52 mi
Turku Airport (TKU)

Turku Finland 1 hr 53 min 94 mi
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)

Tampere Finland 2 hr 15 min 97 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Helsinki

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $420 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $716. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $525.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Finnair flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $988, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $985, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $754, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $876, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Icelandair flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $716, flying from Apr 24 to May 7.
The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $1,060, flying from May 9 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki starts at $716 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $525 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

8 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Helsinki.

Mild weather and long daylight hours May–Aug coincide with the peak travel period. The Flow Festival (Aug) features jazz, indie music and more. The Helsinki Festival (Aug–Sep) brings music, dance and art to diverse points around the city. The Baltic Herring Fair (Oct), with outdoor stalls, has been held since 1743. Cold snowy weather, with little sunlight, predominates Nov–Mar. The St Thomas Christmas market (Dec) features stalls with mulled wine and gifts in Senate Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Helsinki.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Helsinki really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Helsinki.

In terms of nonstop flights, Finnair is the most popular. Finnair offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Finnair flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Helsinki are:

Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .
KLM offers 16 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .
Icelandair offers 12 connecting flights per week. Icelandair flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .
Scandinavian Airlines offers 12 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Helsinki.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $716. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $525.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Finnair flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $988, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $985, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $754, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $876, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Icelandair flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $716, flying from Apr 24 to May 7.
The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from Chicago to Helsinki is $1,060, flying from May 9 to May 24.

Finnair flies direct from Chicago to Helsinki.

There are 5 Finnair direct flights from Chicago to Helsinki per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Helsinki at price $858 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

Finnair flies direct from Chicago to Helsinki.

There are 5 Finnair direct flights from Chicago to Helsinki per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Chicago to Helsinki are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Helsinki start at $938 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19 with Finnair.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Helsinki, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Helsinki start at $2,650 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19 with Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Helsinki start at $716 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Helsinki, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Helsinki starts at $858 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Helsinki at price $858 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Helsinki, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.