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$164+ Cheap flights from California to Helena (HLN)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HLN
ene. 3 — ene. 101
sáb. 1/3
sáb. 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helena

Cheapest flights from California to Helena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Helena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 4, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mié. 12/316:00 amLAS - HLN
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/56:32 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop21h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mar. 12/306:00 amLAS - HLN
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/56:32 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/255:00 amSMF - HLN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:10 amHLN - SMF
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$441
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/306:10 amOAK - HLN
1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/316:32 pmHLN - OAK
1 stop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
sáb. 12/275:30 amLAX - HLN
1 stop6h 00mDelta
jue. 1/15:30 amHLN - LAX
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/2$459
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/307:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/316:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop16h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/191:43 pmLAS - HLN
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/232:26 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/305:30 amLAS - HLN
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/12:26 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
jue. 12/186:10 amLAS - HLN
1 stop5h 15mDelta
vie. 12/191:06 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/4$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/185:05 amONT - HLN
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/226:10 amHLN - ONT
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/196:45 amSNA - HLN
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/222:26 pmHLN - SNA
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$537
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/256:00 amSMF - HLN
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/316:32 pmHLN - SMF
2 stops14h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$545

Find flight deals from California to Helena

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Helena flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 4, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Helena that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated diciembre 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Helena that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

mar. 1/20

9:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Helena

mar. 1/27

6:48 pm-11:23 am

1 stop17h 35m

$238

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

mié. 1/28

12:00 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Helena

sáb. 1/31

6:48 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$238

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

7:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Helena

sáb. 1/24

6:48 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$238

San DiegoHelena

SAN - HLN

SANHLN

San Diego

mié. 1/28

6:15 am-6:11 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Helena

sáb. 1/31

6:48 pm-10:07 am

1 stop16h 19m

$245

Santa AnaHelena

SNA - HLN

SNAHLN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 1/27

3:35 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop25h 36m

Helena

sáb. 1/31

6:48 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 17m

$245

OaklandHelena

OAK - HLN

OAKHLN

Oakland

sáb. 1/17

8:10 am-6:11 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Helena

mar. 1/20

6:48 pm-10:28 am

1 stop16h 40m

$248

Las VegasHelena

LAS - HLN

LASHLN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 1/8

10:07 am-6:11 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Helena

sáb. 1/10

6:48 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$258

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

sáb. 1/24

11:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Helena

mar. 1/27

6:48 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$260

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

vie. 3/6

7:28 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop19h 31m

Helena

lun. 3/9

4:36 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$260

OntarioHelena

ONT - HLN

ONTHLN

Ontario

mar. 1/6

10:44 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Helena

vie. 1/9

6:48 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helena

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $44). Flying from California to Helena in April is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to HLN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Helena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Helena in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Helena. 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 into for flights to Helena from California?

    Helena (HLN), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Helena.

  • How long is the flight from California to Helena?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Helena in 5h 10m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Helena is about 997 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Helena consider Sacramento Intl - Helena, Los Angeles - Helena or San Francisco - Helena as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Helena 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 California to Helena?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $44). Flying from California to Helena in April is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Helena

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Helena. 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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