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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$543 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1, returning Sun, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.
Los Angeles.$550 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 30, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Sep 30, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.
Los Angeles.$552 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 20, returning Thu, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, Sep 20, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $552, select.
Los Angeles.$559 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 23, returning Sun, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Finnair and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, Nov 23, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.
Los Angeles.$570 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 21, returning Tue, May 5.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Apr 21, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, May 5, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $570, select.
Los Angeles.$578 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Tue, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Finnair and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Los Angeles.$592 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 18, returning Sun, Mar 29.Round-trip flight with Finnair and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Mar 29, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Los Angeles.$594 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 2, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Finnair and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Dec 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.

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

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 International flights are currently cheapest in October.
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from $772
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Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International

Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Helsinki to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$543
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week16

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International is $543. 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 International.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International.
There are 16 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Los Angeles International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, October 1, 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 International 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.
Currently, Norwegian Air Sweden and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

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

  • Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles nine hours behind Helsinki.

  • Every week, there are four Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 16:00 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:00 with Finnair.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Traveling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for HEL to LAX flights is Finnair.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and LAX:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $340. A return plane ticket right now is $543. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to LAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from HEL to LAX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

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

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • 60.23% of flights that depart Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometers north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights.

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