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$609+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Helsinki (HEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:54 amDSM - HEL
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/54:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/301:59 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/54:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$624
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:47 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops21h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/51:35 pmHEL - DSM
3 stops57h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$765
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/185:30 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 10mAir France
Sun 5/257:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops18h 06mAir France
Deal found 4/3$1,018
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 6/131:58 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops17h 17mBritish Airways
Sat 6/219:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops31h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,107
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Mon 5/56:10 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,434
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:51 pmOMA - HEL
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2912:35 pmHEL - OMA
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,894
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:51 pmOMA - HEL
1 stop13h 54mFinnair
Tue 4/2912:35 pmHEL - OMA
1 stop14h 03mFinnair
Deal found 4/4$2,895
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/2212:51 pmOMA - HEL
2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:35 pmHEL - OMA
2 stops17h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$3,014
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:00 amOMA - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Tue 4/2912:35 pmHEL - OMA
3 stops29h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 4/4$3,065
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/228:00 amOMA - HEL
3 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2912:35 pmHEL - OMA
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$4,774

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Helsinki

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

11:54 am-2:15 pm

1 stop18h 21m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

4:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$609

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

1:59 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops16h 16m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

4:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$624

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

6:47 pm-12:15 am

2 stops21h 28m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

1:35 pm-2:38 pm

3 stops57h 03m

$765

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

5:30 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$1,018

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:58 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops17h 17m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 6/21

9:05 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,107

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/5

6:10 am-9:52 pm

3 stops23h 42m

$1,434

OmahaHelsinki

OMA - HEL

OMAHEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/22

12:51 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/29

12:35 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$2,894

OmahaHelsinki

OMA - HEL

OMAHEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/22

12:51 pm-10:45 am

1 stop13h 54m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/29

12:35 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$2,895

OmahaHelsinki

OMA - HEL

OMAHEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/22

12:51 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/29

12:35 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$3,014

OmahaHelsinki

OMA - HEL

OMAHEL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 4/29

12:35 pm-10:27 am

3 stops29h 52m

$3,065

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Helsinki, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, Air France and United Airlines from Iowa to Helsinki have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,621 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,034 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

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

    If you book a flight to Helsinki from Iowa, you will be flying to Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 10.6 mi from the center of Helsinki.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from Iowa to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123). 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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