Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
8 hours 45 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of Chicago and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 4 flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 15:55 Finnair flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ORD to HEL is 21:30 with Finnair.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other great parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
To break up your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the ORD - HEL route are:
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 4,624 is the best price for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts from R 8,646. These fares may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to HEL, book your journey 10 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 54 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Helsinki
As soon as you've locked in your flights from ORD to HEL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Helsinki. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are among the things you can't miss in Helsinki.
Complete your Helsinki trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Helsinki.
