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$75+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BZN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$75
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$52 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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/1210:50 amSAN - FCA
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/221:15 pmFCA - SAN
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/2111:40 amSAN - BZN
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/244:58 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/192:20 pmSAN - BZN
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/252:25 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$186
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/129:15 amSFO - MSO
1 stop5h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/175:45 amMSO - SFO
1 stop4h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/97:29 pmSFO - MSO
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Tue 7/155:30 amMSO - SFO
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 9/217:00 amSFO - FCA
1 stop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/268:02 pmFCA - SFO
1 stop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/95:08 pmSFO - FCA
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Tue 8/195:20 amFCA - SFO
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/11$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/75:30 amLAX - MSO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/114:15 pmMSO - LAX
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$220
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/98:20 amSFO - MSO
1 stop5h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/156:36 pmMSO - SFO
1 stop4h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/165:02 pmSAN - FCA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Wed 8/202:55 pmFCA - SAN
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:30 amSFO - MSO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/183:35 pmMSO - SFO
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/1112:00 pmONT - BZN
1 stop5h 31mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/1411:16 amBZN - ONT
1 stop7h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$236

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

San DiegoKalispell

SAN - FCA

SANFCA

San Diego

Sat 7/12

10:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Tue 7/22

1:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

$162

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Thu 8/21

11:40 am-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sun 8/24

4:58 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$179

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Tue 8/19

2:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 8/25

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$186

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

9:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Sun 8/17

5:45 am-8:49 am

1 stop4h 04m

$196

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

7:29 pm-12:24 am

1 stop3h 55m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 7/15

5:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$202

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Fri 9/26

8:02 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$216

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

5:08 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Tue 8/19

5:20 am-9:04 am

1 stop4h 44m

$217

Los AngelesMissoula

LAX - MSO

LAXMSO

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

5:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 7/11

4:15 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$220

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

8:20 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 7/15

6:36 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$222

San DiegoKalispell

SAN - FCA

SANFCA

San Diego

Sat 8/16

5:02 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Wed 8/20

2:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$227

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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 $479). 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 June 12, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Montana

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Montana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USMT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Montana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montana ranges from 0.4 - 2.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Montana when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Montana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montana, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Montana, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $94 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $98 and United Airlines from $99 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.

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  • 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 $479). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Montana

Discover the top 9 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$141Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$175Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$196Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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