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$307+ Cheap flights from Helena to San Francisco (HLN - SFO)

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — SFO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Helena to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 5/46:22 pm
HLN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/79:10 pm
SFO
-
HLN
1 stop19h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/46:48 pm
HLN
-
SFO
2 stops19h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 2/87:00 am
SFO
-
HLN
1 stop10h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/31:10 pm
HLN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Sat 2/75:05 pm
SFO
-
HLN
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$559
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:48 pm
HLN
-
SFO
2 stops19h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/712:00 pm
SFO
-
HLN
1 stop5h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 1/286:15 am
HLN
-
SFO
2 stops16h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 1/319:00 pm
SFO
-
HLN
2 stops15h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$588
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 1/236:48 pm
HLN
-
SFO
2 stops17h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 1/269:54 pm
SFO
-
HLN
2 stops19h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$687
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/56:48 pm
HLN
-
SFO
1 stop5h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/97:57 am
SFO
-
HLN
2 stops9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$769

Find flight deals from Helena to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Orbitz)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$248
Provider with most accurate pricing for Helena-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Helena to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Helena to San Francisco that are best for you.

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HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Mon 5/4

6:22 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

9:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$307

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Wed 2/4

6:48 pm-1:36 pm

2 stops19h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$552

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Wed 2/4

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

5:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$559

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Tue 2/3

1:10 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

5:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$559

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Tue 2/3

6:48 pm-1:36 pm

2 stops19h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$575

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Thu 2/5

6:48 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:57 am-6:11 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$769

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Thu 2/5

2:27 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

2:42 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$1,044

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Mon 2/2

6:48 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$432

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Mon 2/2

2:27 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops8h 01m

$563

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Mon 2/2

1:10 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$578

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Deals found on 1/20

Compare providers for flights from Helena to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Helena to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Helena-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helena-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Helena-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Helena to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Francisco (average of $41). Flying from Helena to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Helena to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Helena to San Francisco?

    For as low as $559, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Helena in 4h 25m. There are 816 mi between Helena and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helena to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($238), offers the cheapest pricing from Helena to San Francisco. Delta is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Francisco (average of $41). Flying from Helena to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena to San Francisco. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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