Paavola is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
(born 1976), Finnish painter Matias Paavola (born 2000), Finnish footballer Pekka Paavola (1933–2023), Finnish politician Rodney Paavola (1939–1995), American ice hockey player Satu Paavola (born 1970), Finnish actress Tommi Paavola (born 1965), Finnish former footballer