Helsinki (Vantaa) to Los Angeles (HEL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HEL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 5,601 miles in approximately 10h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 5 | 359 | 10h09 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.
You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
HEL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to LAX
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to LAX is about 10 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,601 miles (9,013 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Chicago O'Hare and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.