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$118+ Cheap flights from Helena (HLN) to California

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$118
(Alaska Airlines)

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April

Average price

$367
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:45 amHLN - SFO
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Thu 3/275:40 amSFO - HLN
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/264:19 pmHLN - BUR
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/287:18 pmBUR - HLN
1 stop19h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:19 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop7h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/207:40 amLAS - HLN
1 stop6h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/11:15 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Fri 4/46:00 amLAS - HLN
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/264:19 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop7h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/288:00 amLAX - HLN
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/264:19 pmHLN - SNA
1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/286:45 amSNA - HLN
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/17:29 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/46:15 amSAN - HLN
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/145:45 amHLN - SJC
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Sat 3/225:45 amSJC - HLN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:19 pmHLN - LAS
2 stops17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/206:00 amLAS - HLN
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/204:19 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amSFO - HLN
2 stops8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/152:25 pmHLN - LAS
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/177:11 amLAS - HLN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/265:45 amHLN - ONT
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Fri 3/286:00 amONT - HLN
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/19$353

Find flights from Helena to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena to California 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Helena

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$257

HelenaBurbank

HLN - BUR

HLNBUR

Helena

Wed 3/26

4:19 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 3/28

7:18 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$269

HelenaLas Vegas

HLN - LAS

HLNLAS

Helena

Tue 3/11

4:19 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/20

7:40 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$276

HelenaLas Vegas

HLN - LAS

HLNLAS

Helena

Tue 4/1

1:15 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$277

HelenaLos Angeles

HLN - LAX

HLNLAX

Helena

Wed 3/26

4:19 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

8:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$277

HelenaSanta Ana

HLN - SNA

HLNSNA

Helena

Wed 3/26

4:19 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/28

6:45 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$277

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Thu 5/1

7:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San Diego

Sun 5/4

6:15 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$287

HelenaSan Jose

HLN - SJC

HLNSJC

Helena

Fri 3/14

5:45 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Jose

Fri 3/21

5:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$288

HelenaLas Vegas

HLN - LAS

HLNLAS

Helena

Tue 3/11

4:19 pm-8:36 am

2 stops17h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$295

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Thu 3/20

4:19 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-3:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$318

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Helena to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Helena to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to California (average of $246). Flying from Helena to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 HLN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Helena to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Helena to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Helena to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Helena to California?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Helena (HLN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Helena.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Helena to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Helena to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Helena to California?

    The most popular route from Helena to California is Helena - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Helena - Los Angeles or Helena - Sacramento Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Helena to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to California (average of $246). Flying from Helena to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 3 airlines flying from Helena to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Helena to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$219Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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