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$232+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Helena (SMF - 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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HLN
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Helena

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Helena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Helena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 am
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop8h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/254:36 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/107:59 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop21h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/144:36 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/105:00 am
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 2/142:25 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/75:00 am
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 2/102:27 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/15:30 am
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Mon 4/65:30 am
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 6/58:20 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop18h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/84:43 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 6/85:00 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Tue 6/1612:50 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/15:00 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop23h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/66:22 pm
HLN
-
SMF
2 stops14h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/2812:58 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 1/312:27 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 1/2412:58 pm
SMF
-
HLN
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 2/12:27 pm
HLN
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$354

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Helena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Helena (HLN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$232
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$489
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 January 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Helena that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

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Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Helena

Sat 2/14

2:25 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$269

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

7:59 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Helena

Sat 2/14

4:36 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$269

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/7

5:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Helena

Tue 2/10

2:27 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$279

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/5

8:20 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Helena

Mon 6/8

4:43 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$299

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/8

5:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Helena

Tue 6/16

12:50 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$303

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

5:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Helena

Mon 4/6

6:22 pm-7:34 am

2 stops14h 12m

$309

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

7:40 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops19h 19m

Helena

Wed 2/25

4:36 pm-7:36 am

2 stops16h 00m

$367

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/29

5:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$232

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/29

1:04 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$264

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/29

11:51 am-5:45 pm

3 stops52h 54m

$568

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Helena

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Helena in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Helena flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Helena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Helena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Helena flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Helena flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Helena

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Helena from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Helena

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Helena (average of $44). Flying from Sacramento to Helena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 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 January 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Helena to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,781 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,781 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,781 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,781 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Helena?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Helena in 7h 41m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 731 mi between Sacramento and Helena. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Helena round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Helena round-trip from $185. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Helena (average of $44). Flying from Sacramento to Helena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 Sacramento to Helena

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$185Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$328Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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