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$301+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$488
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 July 3, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/296:13 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/39:28 amSAN - HLN
1 stop7h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/296:13 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/38:59 pmSAN - HLN
2 stops19h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/215:50 amHLN - SAN
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Fri 7/255:00 pmSAN - HLN
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/3$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/258:45 amSAN - HLN
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$499

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena to San Diego 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 July 3, 2025.
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

Fri 9/19

4:02 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

6:15 am-3:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$370

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Fri 9/19

4:02 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

8:15 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$372

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Mon 7/21

5:50 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 49m

San Diego

Fri 7/25

5:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$431

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Mon 7/21

5:39 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Fri 7/25

8:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$499

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Deals found on 7/2

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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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Helena to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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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  • 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 $370 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, starting at $372 and $431 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$294Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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