Icelandair is offering a deal from Helsinki to Boston and Toronto starting at just €395. This deal doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can upgrade to Economy Standard with a 23 kg bag and seat selection on Icelandair’s website for an extra €100. If you book just the checked luggage on top of the light fare, you will pay €150. Departures are available from August to early December.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Icelandair or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper:
Flights from Helsinki to Iceland are operated with Icelandair’s Boeing 737 MAX. In economy class, you will fly with a 3-3 configuration with an average of 81 cm of legroom, personal in-flight entertainment, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and the option to purchase meals and snacks on board. Depending on your dates you will continue to Boston or Toronto with their Boeing 767 (2-3-2 configuration), Boeing 757 (3-3 configuration) or Boeing 737 (3-3 configuration).
Most European passport holders can stay in Canada for up to 180 days, but you must obtain an electronic travel authorization before your arrival in the country.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$21 (~€18) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on March 14, 2025. A minimum stay of three days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are available from August to early December.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Icelandair’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class P. Flying to Toronto you can only earn 7,326 with Alaska Millage Plan or Saga Points with Icelandair.
Destination
Information & Tips for Toronto
Toronto is known for its iconic CN Tower, diverse neighbourhoods like Kensington Market, and attractions such as the Royal Ontario Museum and nearby Niagara Falls. The currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The price level can be high, especially in terms of accommodation and dining in central areas, but there are budget options available. Toronto experiences cold winters with snow and mild, humid summers, making the best times to visit spring and fall when temperatures are more moderate.
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Information & Tips for Boston
Boston is known for its historic landmarks like the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and Harvard University across the river in Cambridge. The local currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and prices are relatively high, especially for accommodation and dining. The city has four distinct seasons—winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. Spring and fall are milder and popular times to visit.
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