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Flight deals from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,108. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.$1,720 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,720, select.
Helsinki.$1,820 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,820, select.
Helsinki.$1,865 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,865, select.
Helsinki.$2,078 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Air Canada and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,078, select.
Helsinki.$2,108 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,108, select.
Helsinki.$2,112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,112, select.
Helsinki.$2,433 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,433, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa is $1,720. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,720.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Helsinki Vantaa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Friday, 6 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Helsinki Vantaa 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 Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Helsinki is six hours ahead of Ottawa and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your YOW to HEL flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • At the moment, $986 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,720. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YOW to HEL.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

  • Of all flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to YOW:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Helsinki in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YOW to HEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

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