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$198+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — HLN
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$198
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$433
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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 May 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/206:00 amSMF - HLN
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Fri 8/221:03 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/13$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/216:50 amSMF - HLN
1 stop7h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/264:02 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/1712:40 pmSMF - HLN
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/205:39 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$399

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Sacramento

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Helena

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Price

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Helena

Fri 8/22

1:03 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$257

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

6:50 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Helena

Fri 8/22

4:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$287

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/17

12:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Helena

Fri 6/20

5:39 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$399

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

7:46 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$198

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Deals found on 5/13

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Helena in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Helena (average of $353). Flying from Sacramento to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $578). 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.

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 14, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
8,730 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Helena round-trip from $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $287, and United Airlines, from $399. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Helena (average of $353). Flying from Sacramento to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $578). 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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