Los Angeles (LAX) to Helsinki (HEL) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Helsinki (HEL) starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. British Airways Club and Finnair Plus charge the same. One airline flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Helsinki (HEL): Finnair. The two airports are 5,600 miles (9,013 km) apart. Finnair is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seattle, Copenhagen and Chicago and more.
How many miles LAX to HEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Finnair | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Finnair | 30,000 | $25.60–1,055.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Finnair | 30,000 | $56–140 |
| Iberia ClubOn Finnair | 30,500 | $55.60–305.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Finnair | 30,500 | $5.60–175.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Finnair | 35,000 | $25.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Finnair | 37,000 | $125.60–405.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Finnair | 40,000 | $149–293.50 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Finnair | 43,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to HEL
- Finnaironeworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LAX to HEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Finnair
- American AAdvantageBooks Finnair
- British Airways ClubBooks Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Finnair
- Finnair PlusBooks Finnair
- Iberia ClubBooks Finnair
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Finnair
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Finnair
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Finnair
LAX to HEL with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seattle (SEA)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more, then Finnair
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- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Finnair
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- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines, Air Canada and 2 more, then Finnair
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- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus, then Finnair
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Finnair
- Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines, then Finnair
- Via London (LHR)American Airlines, British Airways and 2 more, then Finnair
+1 - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor, then Finnair and Lufthansa City Airlines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Finnair and Ryanair
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS, then Finnair
LAX to HEL: common questions
How many miles does LAX to HEL cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Finnair, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (30,000), Finnair Plus (30,000) and Iberia Club (30,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to HEL?
Finnair (oneworld) flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Helsinki (HEL).
How far is Los Angeles from Helsinki by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Helsinki (HEL) are 5,600 miles (9,013 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to HEL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Helsinki?
The most direct connections are through Seattle (SEA), Copenhagen (CPH), Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ) and Dublin (DUB). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Scandinavian Airlines through Copenhagen.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.