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$327+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Helsinki (HEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HEL
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in November or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Helsinki (HEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(Icelandair)

One-way from

$327
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$617
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/97:30 pmORD - HEL
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
mié. 4/163:00 pmHEL - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 1/16$448
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/37:40 pmORD - HEL
2 stops20h 00mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 3/106:30 amHEL - ORD
1 stop19h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$506
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/211:55 amORD - HEL
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
lun. 3/2412:25 pmHEL - ORD
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$521
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/269:15 pmORD - HEL
1 stop13h 45mFinnair
mié. 4/24:25 pmHEL - ORD
Nonstop9h 25mFinnair
Deal found 1/16$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/267:30 pmORD - HEL
1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/24:25 pmHEL - ORD
Nonstop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$540
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/205:15 amORD - HEL
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/262:00 pmHEL - ORD
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$550
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/165:00 pmORD - HEL
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
mar. 2/259:25 pmHEL - ORD
2 stops25h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1211:35 amORD - HEL
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/26:10 amHEL - ORD
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$568
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1211:35 amORD - HEL
2 stops19h 05mAir Canada
jue. 4/36:10 amHEL - ORD
2 stops23h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$575
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1110:25 pmORD - HEL
1 stop13h 20mLufthansa
vie. 4/46:10 amHEL - ORD
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/96:15 pmORD - HEL
2 stops14h 45mDelta
mié. 4/26:40 amHEL - ORD
1 stop16h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/16$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/169:33 amMDW - HEL
2 stops19h 37mDelta
mar. 2/257:00 amHEL - MDW
2 stops19h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/16$596

Find flights from Chicago to Helsinki within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Helsinki that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

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ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/9

7:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 4/15

3:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$448

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/3

7:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 3/10

6:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$506

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/2

11:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop15h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

lun. 3/24

12:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 45m

$521

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/26

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 4/2

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$524

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/26

7:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 4/2

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$540

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/20

5:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 2/26

2:00 pm-10:40 am

3 stops28h 40m

$550

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/16

5:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mar. 2/25

9:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$563

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

11:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 4/2

6:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$568

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

11:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jue. 4/3

6:10 am-10:06 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$575

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/9

6:15 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 4/2

6:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$585

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Helsinki

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Helsinki in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Helsinki flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helsinki from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Helsinki

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Helsinki including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Helsinki, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from Chicago to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Helsinki in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Helsinki. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada from Chicago to Helsinki. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Helsinki. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from Chicago?

    Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), located 10.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Helsinki. 7 airlines have flights to Helsinki-Vantaa from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Helsinki round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($448), Turkish Airlines ($514), and Scandinavian Airlines ($519) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Helsinki. Icelandair is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Helsinki one-way?

    $356 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Icelandair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $452 and $453, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Helsinki is generally $1,159, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $440. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Helsinki-Vantaa), you can expect to pay $406 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Helsinki?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Helsinki.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Helsinki by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from Chicago to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Helsinki

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Helsinki. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$394Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$418Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$471Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$603Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$612Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$630Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$640Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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