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$132+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — HLN
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Helena

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Helena flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 28, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$244
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$443
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Cheapest flights from California to Helena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Helena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
sáb. 5/312:45 pmOAK - HLN
1 stop5h 04mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/67:29 pmHLN - OAK
1 stop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
mié. 4/3010:33 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 16mAlaska Airlines
jue. 5/87:29 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mié. 4/2312:00 pmLAX - HLN
1 stop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
mié. 5/77:29 pmHLN - LAX
1 stop14h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$264
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
sáb. 5/310:14 amSJC - HLN
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/67:29 pmHLN - SJC
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 5/167:14 pmSNA - HLN
1 stop19h 17mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/204:11 pmHLN - SNA
1 stop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 4/195:00 pmBUR - HLN
1 stop4h 58mDelta
mié. 4/305:45 amHLN - BUR
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27$275
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 4/257:11 pmBUR - HLN
1 stop22h 38mAlaska Airlines
vie. 5/27:29 pmHLN - BUR
2 stops26h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$293
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 4/2412:58 pmSMF - HLN
1 stop4h 51mHawaiian Airlines
jue. 5/17:29 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop5h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
mié. 4/305:45 amSJC - HLN
1 stop5h 53mDelta
dom. 5/45:45 amHLN - SJC
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/28$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 6/136:15 amSMF - HLN
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
jue. 6/194:08 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
vie. 8/15:00 pmSMF - HLN
1 stop4h 33mDelta
vie. 8/81:03 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$329
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/285:05 amLAX - HLN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/76:25 amHLN - LAX
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$345

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Helena that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHelena

OAK - HLN

OAKHLN

Oakland

sáb. 5/3

12:45 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Helena

mar. 5/6

7:29 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$244

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

mié. 4/30

10:33 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Helena

jue. 5/8

7:29 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$244

Los AngelesHelena

LAX - HLN

LAXHLN

Los Angeles

mié. 4/23

12:00 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Helena

mié. 5/7

7:29 pm-8:43 am

1 stop14h 14m

$264

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

sáb. 5/3

10:14 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Helena

mar. 5/6

7:29 pm-9:14 am

1 stop14h 45m

$273

Santa AnaHelena

SNA - HLN

SNAHLN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 5/16

7:14 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Helena

mar. 5/20

4:11 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$274

BurbankHelena

BUR - HLN

BURHLN

Burbank Bob Hope

sáb. 4/19

5:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Helena

mié. 4/30

5:45 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 29m

$275

BurbankHelena

BUR - HLN

BURHLN

Burbank Bob Hope

vie. 5/9

7:11 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop22h 38m

Helena

lun. 5/12

7:29 pm-11:09 am

1 stop16h 40m

$285

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

jue. 4/24

12:58 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Helena

jue. 5/1

7:29 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$301

San JoseHelena

SJC - HLN

SJCHLN

San Jose

mié. 4/30

5:45 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Helena

dom. 5/4

5:45 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 23m

$312

SacramentoHelena

SMF - HLN

SMFHLN

Sacramento Intl

vie. 6/13

6:15 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Helena

jue. 6/19

4:08 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$328

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/26

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Best time to book a flight from California to Helena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Helena

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 $353). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 marzo 28, 2025.

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 marzo 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
2,336 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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 Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $132. Users have also found prices from $142 and $143 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Helena consider San Francisco - Helena, Burbank Bob Hope - Helena or Los Angeles - 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 $353). Flying from California to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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