New York to Helsinki (Vantaa) (LGA–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LGA and HEL. Nearest airports to LGA with scheduled service: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 17 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 12h 28m AAASDL → AY Chicago (ORD) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 14h 19m AAAMAY → AY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
YYZ Toronto ~11h 20m AAACASP → AY Toronto (YYZ) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Helsinki (Vantaa)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and HEL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LGA Routes HEL Routes LGA Live Flights HEL Live Flights LGA Delays
All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
YYZ ~11h 20m ORD ~12h 28m DFW ~14h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
595
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → HEL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
HEL → LGA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from New York

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric LGA→HEL JFK→HEL TEB→HEL
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Newark (EWR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours ahead of New York.
LGA: EDT · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Finland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to HEL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HEL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).