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$167+ Cheap flights from Helena (HLN) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — LAX
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:28 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop24h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/128:30 pmLAS - HLN
1 stop20h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:06 pmHLN - LAS
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Fri 12/1211:05 amLAS - HLN
2 stops24h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/2$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:28 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop6h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/138:00 amLAX - HLN
1 stop8h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:06 pmHLN - SFO
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Mon 12/1510:30 amSFO - HLN
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/3$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:28 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amLAS - HLN
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:06 pmHLN - LAX
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Sat 12/138:15 pmLAX - HLN
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/3$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 amHLN - SFO
2 stops8h 29mDelta
Mon 12/1510:30 amSFO - HLN
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/3$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:28 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/88:30 pmLAS - HLN
1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/1$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:28 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop23h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/99:34 amSAN - HLN
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:28 pmHLN - ONT
1 stop17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amONT - HLN
1 stop10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:30 amHLN - SAN
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 12/96:30 amSAN - HLN
2 stops15h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/2$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:28 pmHLN - SAN
2 stops26h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/88:10 amSAN - HLN
2 stops8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$340

Cheap flight deals from Helena to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Helena to California flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$167
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$491
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helena to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Helena

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Sat 3/7

4:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$262

HelenaMedford

HLN - MFR

HLNMFR

Helena

Sat 2/28

4:10 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 59m

Medford

Tue 3/3

5:45 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$262

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Sat 3/7

12:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

1:59 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$264

HelenaLos Angeles

HLN - LAX

HLNLAX

Helena

Sat 12/6

6:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/13

8:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$288

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Sat 12/13

1:06 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

1:58 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$294

HelenaLas Vegas

HLN - LAS

HLNLAS

Helena

Mon 2/9

5:59 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/13

7:15 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$302

HelenaLas Vegas

HLN - LAS

HLNLAS

Helena

Sat 12/6

6:28 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$302

HelenaMedford

HLN - MFR

HLNMFR

Helena

Sat 2/28

12:50 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Medford

Tue 3/3

11:24 am-10:38 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$304

HelenaMedford

HLN - MFR

HLNMFR

Helena

Sat 2/28

4:10 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 59m

Medford

Tue 3/3

3:15 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$311

HelenaLos Angeles

HLN - LAX

HLNLAX

Helena

Tue 2/24

4:10 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop24h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

1:40 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$312

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helena to California?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to California (average of $41). Flying from Helena to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $166). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Helena to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helena to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Helena to California?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Helena (HLN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Helena.

  • How long is the flight from Helena to California?

    Departing from Helena to California will take you 8h 33m. There are 816 mi between Helena and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Helena to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $167. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Helena to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Helena to California?

    The most popular route from Helena to California is Helena - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Helena - Los Angeles or Helena - Reno.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Helena to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Helena to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helena to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Helena to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helena to California?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to California (average of $41). Flying from Helena to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $166). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Helena to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Helena to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$227Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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