Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is ten hours behind Helsinki and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HEL to SFO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between HEL and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs119,509 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs195,874. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL reach their destination on time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
