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$305+ Cheap flights from Helena to San Diego (HLN - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
HLN — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$540
From Helena to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Helena to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:02 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/87:59 pmSAN - HLN
2 stops18h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$305
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.
Fri 9/194:02 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop5h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/216:15 amSAN - HLN
1 stop8h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$307
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.
Fri 9/195:40 amHLN - SAN
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Mon 9/225:00 pmSAN - HLN
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$308
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/215:39 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/256:45 amSAN - HLN
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$399

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helena to San Diego that are best for you.

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Helena

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HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Wed 9/3

4:02 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Diego

Mon 9/8

7:59 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$305

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Fri 9/19

4:02 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

6:15 am-3:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$307

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Fri 9/19

5:40 am-9:04 am

1 stop4h 24m

San Diego

Mon 9/22

5:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$308

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Mon 7/21

5:39 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Fri 7/25

6:45 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$399

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Helena to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Helena to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Helena to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. 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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Helena to San Diego is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $305 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, starting at $307 and $308 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Helena to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 airline flying from Helena to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena to San Diego. 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
DeltaCheapest$294Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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