Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Helsinki?

Flights connecting via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 10h 31m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Helsinki?

Reykjavik (KEF) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 49m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Helsinki?

Copenhagen (CPH) was the most common stop: 52% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Helsinki?

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $532.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa?

Lufthansa, Icelandair, and Scandinavian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa

What airlines fly to Helsinki?

Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki from Chicago according to our data. Finnair is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Helsinki. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Helsinki on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 7 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $399 to $616. The lowest price recently found on this route was $398.

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7:20 pm - 1:35 amORD-HEL

22h 15m1 stop

6:15 am - 4:45 pmHEL-ORD

18h 30m1 stop

$398Scandinavian Airlines

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vie., nov. 14 - jue., nov. 27

6:25 pm - 10:40 amORD-HEL

32h 15m2 stops

6:15 am - 4:55 pmHEL-ORD

18h 40m1 stop

$406Scandinavian Airlines

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vie., feb. 6 - dom., feb. 15

10:24 am - 10:40 amORD-HEL

16h 16m2 stops

6:15 am - 4:55 pmHEL-ORD

18h 40m1 stop

$415Scandinavian Airlines

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dom., ene. 11 - dom., ene. 18

7:25 pm - 1:00 pmORD-HEL

10h 35m1 stop

3:00 pm - 9:40 pmHEL-ORD

14h 40m1 stop

$460Icelandair

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sáb., mar. 28 - dom., abr. 5

7:25 pm - 2:00 pmORD-HEL

10h 35m1 stop

3:00 pm - 6:15 pmHEL-ORD

11h 15m1 stop

$467Icelandair

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mar., abr. 28 - mié., may. 6

9:20 pm - 6:05 pmORD-HEL

37h 45m1 stop

12:10 pm - 6:15 pmHEL-ORD

38h 05m1 stop

$525Turkish Airlines

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mié., mar. 25 - mié., may. 6

5:59 pm - 4:40 pmMDW-HEL

14h 41m2 stops

7:00 am - 6:31 pmHEL-MDW

19h 31m2 stops

$664Delta

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mar., abr. 28 - mié., may. 6

1:15 pm - 4:25 pmMDW-HEL

19h 10m2 stops

7:00 am - 11:40 pmHEL-MDW

24h 40m2 stops

$714Delta

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vie., nov. 14 - jue., nov. 27

3:25 pm - 12:55 pmMDW-HEL

14h 30m2 stops

1:55 pm - 11:35 pmHEL-MDW

16h 40m2 stops

$1,107Multiple Airlines

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dom., mar. 8 - vie., mar. 13

3:15 pm - 12:55 pmMDW-HEL

13h 40m2 stops

1:55 pm - 9:25 pmHEL-MDW

15h 30m2 stops

$1,174Multiple Airlines

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Scandinavian Airlines

Nov 14

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

HEL1:35 amHelsinki-Vantaa

Nov 27

HEL6:15 amHelsinki-Vantaa

18h 30m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$398

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Feb 6

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

HEL10:40 amHelsinki-Vantaa

Feb 15

HEL6:15 amHelsinki-Vantaa

18h 40m

1 stop

ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$406

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Jan 11

ORD10:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 16m

2 stops

HEL10:40 amHelsinki-Vantaa

Jan 18

HEL6:15 amHelsinki-Vantaa

18h 40m

1 stop

ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$415

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 25

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 45m

1 stop

HEL6:05 pmHelsinki-Vantaa

May 6

HEL12:10 pmHelsinki-Vantaa

38h 05m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Nov 6

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

HEL11:35 amHelsinki-Vantaa

Nov 10

HEL12:30 pmHelsinki-Vantaa

29h 35m

1 stop

ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$570

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Nov 5

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

HEL11:35 amHelsinki-Vantaa

Nov 9

HEL7:00 pmHelsinki-Vantaa

23h 05m

1 stop

ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

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vie. 11/14

7:20 pm-1:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jue. 11/27

6:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$398

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/6

6:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 2/15

6:15 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$406

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/11

10:24 am-10:40 am

2 stops16h 16m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 1/18

6:15 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$415

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/28

7:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom. 4/5

3:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$460

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/28

7:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 5/6

3:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$467

ChicagoHelsinki

ORD - HEL

ORDHEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/25

9:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 5/6

12:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$525

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/28

5:59 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 41m

Helsinki-Vantaa

mié. 5/6

7:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$664

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

vie. 11/14

1:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

jue. 11/27

7:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$714

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

dom. 3/8

3:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

vie. 3/13

1:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$1,107

ChicagoHelsinki

MDW - HEL

MDWHEL

Chicago Midway

sáb. 12/13

3:15 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb. 12/20

1:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$1,174

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Helsinki?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki from Chicago, with most prices found around $468. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Helsinki from Chicago during February instead. Flights to Helsinki in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $542.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Helsinki?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Helsinki is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $781. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Chicago to Helsinki on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $919. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Helsinki?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Helsinki is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Helsinki in the afternoon for as low as $641. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Helsinki, so prices are often more expensive at around $852 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Helsinki?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Helsinki from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Helsinki for around $788 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Helsinki from Chicago for as low as $602 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Helsinki flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Helsinki flight.

How have Chicago to Helsinki flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Chicago to Helsinki flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$644
Fastest flight time	8h 45m
Direct flights	Thu and Sun
Airports in Helsinki	1 airport

The best flight deal from Chicago to Helsinki found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $644

The fastest flight from Chicago to Helsinki takes 8h 45m

Direct flights go from Chicago to Helsinki on Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport near Helsinki: Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)

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How far is Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa by plane?
Helsinki-Vantaa is 4425.3 mi away from Chicago. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 10h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 7 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Helsinki?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Helsinki, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, making up 26.47% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-300 with 15.20%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 11.27%, and Airbus A330 with 10.29%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Helsinki?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Chicago to Helsinki is Scandinavian Airlines (31% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Finnair (25%), Icelandair (22%), and British Airways (8%).

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,548 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom $445	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 562 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $579	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,488 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $603	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,034 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,542 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $644	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,996 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,333 reviews	Search Finnair flights

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What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Helsinki flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Helsinki flight.

How have Chicago to Helsinki flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Chicago to Helsinki flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa?

Lufthansa, Icelandair, and Scandinavian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa

What airlines fly to Helsinki?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Helsinki?

Copenhagen (CPH) was the most common stop: 52% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Helsinki?

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $532.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Helsinki?

Flights connecting via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 10h 31m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Helsinki?

Reykjavik (KEF) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 49m.

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