Cheap flights from Melbourne to Helsinki from $559

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HEL
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa are usually found in March or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Helsinki (HEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,511

One-way from

$559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,775
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/10-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Helsinki
27/10
  • 27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Helsinki
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($545 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Tue 28/1018:20MEL - HEL
2 stops25h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1106:15HEL - MEL
2 stops25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,511
Thu 16/1013:05MEL - HEL
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1019:00HEL - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,544
Mon 6/1014:25MEL - HEL
2 stops60h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1012:35HEL - MEL
2 stops38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,556
Thu 9/1014:25MEL - HEL
2 stops53h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1012:35HEL - MEL
2 stops38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,580
Sun 16/1115:00MEL - HEL
2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1119:00HEL - MEL
2 stops29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,595
Mon 27/1012:05MEL - HEL
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1119:00HEL - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,615
Sun 16/1115:00MEL - HEL
2 stops36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/1119:00HEL - MEL
2 stops31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,651
Sun 16/1115:00MEL - HEL
2 stops36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1112:30HEL - MEL
2 stops35h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,669
Tue 28/1015:10MEL - HEL
2 stops29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1119:00HEL - MEL
2 stops31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,675
Mon 27/1015:10MEL - HEL
2 stops29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1119:00HEL - MEL
2 stops29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,696
Sun 26/1000:30MEL - HEL
2 stops44h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/1112:30HEL - MEL
2 stops47h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,699

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Melbourne

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Helsinki

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

13:05-11:40

2 stops30h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 28/10

19:00-10:15

2 stops30h 15m

$1,544

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:20-10:40

2 stops25h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 21/11

06:15-17:00

2 stops25h 45m

$1,544

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

15:00-18:05

2 stops36h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 19/11

12:30-11:50

2 stops38h 20m

$1,651

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

18:20-10:40

2 stops25h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 20/11

12:45-17:00

2 stops43h 15m

$1,751

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:30-11:35

2 stops44h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 20/11

19:00-09:25

2 stops29h 25m

$1,769

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

18:20-10:40

2 stops25h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 27/11

06:15-17:00

2 stops25h 45m

$1,791

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

22:55-11:35

2 stops45h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 9/11

19:00-09:25

2 stops29h 25m

$1,811

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

14:30-11:40

2 stops29h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 26/10

19:00-06:15

2 stops26h 15m

$1,834

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:20-01:20

3 stops45h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 9/11

16:40-07:25

2 stops29h 45m

$1,856

MelbourneHelsinki

MEL - HEL

MELHEL

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

15:00-11:35

2 stops29h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 6/12

19:00-07:20

2 stops27h 20m

$1,868

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki (average of $1,069). Flying from Melbourne to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,611). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to HEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Helsinki, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Helsinki flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Helsinki. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Finnair, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Helsinki. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Helsinki from Melbourne, you will be flying to Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17.1 km from the centre of Helsinki. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Helsinki?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Melbourne to Helsinki in about 25h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15175 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Helsinki round-trip?

    Currently priced at $915, Etihad Airways will fly you from Melbourne to Helsinki and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,403 and $1,450, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Helsinki that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Helsinki flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Helsinki?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Helsinki.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Helsinki?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Helsinki by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki (average of $1,069). Flying from Melbourne to Helsinki in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,611). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,403Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FinnairCheapest$1,463Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,731Average$2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,807Average$2,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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