Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for SAN→HEL. Lowest economy: 41,500 miles + $152.70 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 221,000 miles + $369.70 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 85,000 points + $1,543.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 270,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland (HEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Icelandair (FI), KLM (KL)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 17 of 17 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Helsinki (HEL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 41,500 pts + $152.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 16 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 87,000 pts + $242.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 100,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY) | 7 | 12 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,543.20Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 221,000 pts + $369.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 15 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 270,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), Icelandair (FI) | 3 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $196.40 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 135,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 452,500 pts + $365.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 135,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 452,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 320,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 41,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 87,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 270,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 41,500 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 87,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 270,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 41,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 87,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 270,000 · Atmos (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
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Search San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)How many miles or points you need from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)
- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 41,500 miles + $152.70; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 87,000 miles + $242.60; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 221,000 miles + $369.70, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 85,000 points + $1,543.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 270,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 41,500 miles + $152.70 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:06 UTC). In business class, 221,000 miles + $369.70 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:06 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 85,000 points + $1,543.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 16 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 12 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 17 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 15 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Helsinki (HEL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 41,500 miles with Flying Blue (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 221,000 miles with Flying Blue (5 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jul 2027 departures from 85,000 points with Atmos. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.