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$122+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HLN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helena

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$122
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$394
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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/102:35 pmLAX - HLN
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/175:39 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:45 amSAN - HLN
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/52:39 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$245
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:00 amLAX - HLN
1 stop7h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/74:11 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop5h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/145:40 amSMF - HLN
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Wed 6/185:44 amHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/30$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/288:00 amLAX - HLN
1 stop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/74:11 pmHLN - LAX
2 stops18h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/67:20 pmONT - HLN
1 stop19h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/104:11 pmHLN - ONT
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/209:59 pmSFO - HLN
2 stops16h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/274:11 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop7h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$328
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:38 amSMF - HLN
1 stop5h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/84:02 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/297:15 amSAN - HLN
1 stop7h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/54:11 pmHLN - SAN
2 stops17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$328
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/126:45 amSNA - HLN
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/154:08 pmHLN - SNA
1 stop7h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 7/66:00 amLAX - HLN
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Tue 7/151:00 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/30$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/288:55 amSMF - HLN
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/22:39 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$335

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHelena

LAX - HLN

LAXHLN

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Helena

Tue 6/17

5:39 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$245

San DiegoHelena

SAN - HLN

SANHLN

San Diego

Thu 5/29

6:45 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Helena

Thu 6/5

2:39 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$245

Los AngelesHelena

LAX - HLN

LAXHLN

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Helena

Sat 6/7

4:11 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$281

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/14

5:40 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Helena

Wed 6/18

5:44 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 43m

$292

Los AngelesHelena

LAX - HLN

LAXHLN

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Helena

Sat 6/7

4:11 pm-9:53 am

2 stops18h 42m

$309

OntarioHelena

ONT - HLN

ONTHLN

Ontario

Fri 6/6

7:20 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop19h 11m

Helena

Tue 6/10

4:11 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$314

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

8:38 am-3:21 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Helena

Mon 9/8

4:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$328

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

9:59 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Helena

Tue 5/27

4:11 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$328

Santa AnaHelena

SNA - HLN

SNAHLN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/12

6:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Helena

Tue 7/15

4:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$328

San DiegoHelena

SAN - HLN

SANHLN

San Diego

Thu 5/29

7:15 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Helena

Thu 6/5

4:11 pm-8:27 am

2 stops17h 16m

$328

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Helena

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $353). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Helena as you normally would.

Rainfall in Helena by month

Plan your trip to Helena by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helena ranges from 0.3 - 2.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Helena when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Helena by month

Plan your trip to Helena by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helena. 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 Helena. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Helena. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $122. Users have also found prices from $153 and $164 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Helena consider San Francisco - Helena, Los Angeles - Helena or Long Beach Municipal - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $353). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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