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$80+ Cheap flights from California to Montana

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BZN
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Sun 8/24
Sun 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Montana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Montana flight deals. Data was last updated August 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$109 or less

Good one-way deal

$39 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Montana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Montana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:50 pmLAX - GTF
1 stop24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/84:55 pmGTF - LAX
1 stop21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:45 amSNA - FCA
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/45:33 pmFCA - SNA
1 stop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/112:40 pmSFO - BZN
2 stops10h 19mDelta
Wed 10/85:35 amBZN - SFO
2 stops9h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/17$227
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/226:00 amSFO - BZN
1 stop7h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/263:08 pmBZN - SFO
1 stop8h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$228
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/229:34 amSFO - FCA
1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/256:35 pmFCA - SFO
1 stop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/265:35 amSFO - BZN
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Fri 10/36:20 pmBZN - SFO
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/17$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/1412:00 pmSFO - BZN
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/184:19 pmBZN - SFO
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/112:40 pmSFO - BZN
2 stops10h 19mDelta
Sat 10/47:35 amBZN - SFO
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/18$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:35 amSFO - BZN
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Sat 9/275:30 amBZN - SFO
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/19$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/225:45 amSFO - FCA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Sat 10/255:20 amFCA - SFO
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Deal found 8/17$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:25 pmSFO - BZN
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:08 pmBZN - SFO
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/168:00 amSFO - BZN
1 stop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/183:04 pmBZN - SFO
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$238

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Montana 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 August 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Montana that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Montana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGreat Falls

LAX - GTF

LAXGTF

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

7:50 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop24h 41m

Great Falls

Mon 9/8

4:55 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$169

Santa AnaKalispell

SNA - FCA

SNAFCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/31

7:45 am-8:40 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Thu 9/4

5:33 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$221

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 10/7

11:40 am-7:54 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$227

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 10/8

5:35 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$227

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

1:25 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops7h 49m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 10/15

7:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$227

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:29 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 46m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 11/18

11:16 am-6:03 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$228

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Fri 10/3

3:08 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$228

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 9/29

7:23 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 41m

$228

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 9/29

5:28 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$228

San FranciscoBozeman

SFO - BZN

SFOBZN

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Fri 10/3

3:08 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from California to Montana

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $371). Flying from California to Montana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 MT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Montana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 19, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Montana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montana. 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 Montana. Reviews last updated August 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Montana to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
701 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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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  • How popular is this California to Montana flight route?

    The California to Montana flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Montana?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines fly from California to Montana in about 5h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1028 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $119 and Alaska Airlines from $120 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $371). Flying from California to Montana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Montana

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Montana. 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 August 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$45Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$132Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$142Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$145Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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