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$189+ Cheap flights from California to Helena (HLN)

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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HLN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Helena (HLN). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from California to Helena
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/115:30 amSMF - HLN
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Wed 12/185:30 amHLN - SMF
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/21$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/125:40 amSJC - HLN
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Mon 12/161:00 pmHLN - SJC
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/21$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:00 amOAK - HLN
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Mon 12/161:00 pmHLN - OAK
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/21$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/125:55 amSFO - HLN
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Mon 12/161:00 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/21$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:15 amSJC - HLN
1 stop8h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/174:07 pmHLN - SJC
1 stop20h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/116:00 amSMF - HLN
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/184:07 pmHLN - SMF
2 stops17h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/155:05 amONT - HLN
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/186:45 amHLN - ONT
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1110:55 amSJC - HLN
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/166:45 amHLN - SJC
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$415
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/127:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/164:07 pmHLN - SFO
2 stops18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/191:41 pmLAS - HLN
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/266:25 amHLN - LAS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:00 amPSP - HLN
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sun 12/151:00 pmHLN - PSP
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/21$516
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/157:00 amONT - HLN
2 stops7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/184:07 pmHLN - ONT
2 stops18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$523

Find flights from California to Helena within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Helena 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/11

5:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Helena

Wed 12/18

5:30 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 51m

$274

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

Thu 12/12

5:40 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Helena

Mon 12/16

1:00 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$274

San DiegoHelena

SAN - HLN

SANHLN

San Diego

Thu 2/20

7:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Helena

Sun 2/23

5:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$289

OaklandHelena

OAK - HLN

OAKHLN

Oakland

Thu 12/12

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Helena

Mon 12/16

1:00 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$294

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

5:55 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Helena

Mon 12/16

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$294

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/11

6:35 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Helena

Mon 4/14

4:10 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$366

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

Wed 12/11

6:15 am-3:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Helena

Tue 12/17

4:07 pm-11:52 am

1 stop20h 45m

$373

Las VegasHelena

LAS - HLN

LASHLN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

9:30 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Helena

Fri 4/18

4:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$404

OntarioHelena

ONT - HLN

ONTHLN

Ontario

Sun 12/15

5:05 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Helena

Wed 12/18

6:45 am-2:33 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$409

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

Wed 12/11

10:55 am-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Helena

Mon 12/16

6:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$415

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helena

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Travel insights for flights from California to Helena

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $347). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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 HLN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Helena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Helena by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helena ranges from 0.3 - 2.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Helena when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Helena by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helena, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helena. 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 Helena. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from California to Helena. 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
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Helena (HLN), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Helena.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $189. Users have also found prices from $232 and $303 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Helena consider San Jose - Helena, Oakland - Helena or Palm Springs - Helena as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Helena (average of $347). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $630). 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 California to Helena

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Helena. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$98Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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