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$183+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Helena (SFO - 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HLN
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Helena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/611:40 amSFO - HLN
1 stop4h 56mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/106:13 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/254:55 pmSFO - HLN
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Thu 1/15:30 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/22$569
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/1910:13 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$587
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/2510:13 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/26:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/244:55 pmSFO - HLN
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Thu 1/15:30 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/22$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/196:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Wed 12/315:30 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/22$619
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 12/227:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/26:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/246:30 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/302:26 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$664
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/2510:13 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/36:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Sun 12/285:30 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/21$744
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/1910:13 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/26:32 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$751
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/235:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:10 amHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$759

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Helena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$539
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$292
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Helena that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:40 am-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Helena

Mon 11/10

6:13 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$539

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

10:13 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Helena

Mon 1/5

6:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$587

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Mon 12/22

10:13 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Helena

Mon 1/5

6:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$587

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

10:13 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Helena

Tue 12/30

6:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$591

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

10:13 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Helena

Sun 1/4

6:32 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$591

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Helena

Wed 12/31

5:30 am-9:03 am

1 stop4h 33m

$613

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Helena

Wed 12/31

5:30 am-9:03 am

1 stop4h 33m

$619

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

6:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Helena

Tue 12/30

2:26 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$664

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

10:13 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Helena

Sat 1/3

6:32 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$686

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Helena

Sun 12/28

5:30 am-9:03 am

1 stop4h 33m

$744

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/22

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helena in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Francisco-Helena flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Helena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Helena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Helena flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Helena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Helena

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Helena (average of $44). Flying from San Francisco to Helena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 SFO to HLN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Helena is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

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 October 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco 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
11,155 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,155 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,155 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,155 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Helena?

    Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Helena in just under 4h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 816 mi between San Francisco and Helena.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Helena round-trip from $215. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. Delta is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $187 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $264 and United Airlines from $268 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Helena?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Helena?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Helena (average of $44). Flying from San Francisco to Helena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 San Francisco to Helena

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$215Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$292Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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