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$79+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BZN
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
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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 November 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:30 pmLAX - MSO
1 stop17h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1510:21 amMSO - LAX
1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/34:25 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/102:58 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:07 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Sun 12/145:30 amBZN - SAN
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12$197
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:01 pmSNA - BZN
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:58 pmBZN - SNA
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 pmONT - BZN
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3010:05 amBZN - ONT
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$204
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amSNA - BZN
1 stop5h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/162:58 pmBZN - SNA
1 stop7h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:45 amLAX - FCA
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Sat 12/136:06 pmFCA - LAX
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/12$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:33 pmLAX - MSO
1 stop27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:13 pmMSO - LAX
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:42 amLAX - MSO
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:13 pmMSO - LAX
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/55:20 pmSNA - BZN
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Sun 12/75:30 amBZN - SNA
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/11$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:03 amSAN - BZN
Nonstop3h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/2112:43 pmBZN - SAN
Nonstop2h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/10$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/117:08 pmSFO - BZN
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Sat 12/206:16 pmBZN - SFO
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/11$218

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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Montana that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Montana

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Thu 2/5

2:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 2/10

7:20 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$176

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Sat 1/31

4:01 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 2/4

7:20 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$176

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Sat 1/31

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 2/4

11:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Thu 2/5

1:45 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 2/10

7:23 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Wed 1/28

3:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 2/2

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Thu 1/29

3:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Fri 2/6

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 2/5

7:23 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Wed 12/3

7:07 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 11m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sun 12/14

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Wed 2/4

5:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

$197

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Fri 1/30

1:45 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 2/7

3:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$197

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $44). Flying from California to Montana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 November 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Montana in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Montana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Montana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Montana flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USMT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 November 12, 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
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,008 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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 California to Montana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Montana flight route?

    The California to Montana flight path was viewed by 5 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from California to Montana in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 956 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $44). Flying from California to Montana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$45Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$98Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$142Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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