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$203+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Helena (SFO - 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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HLN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Helena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$463
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,034
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Helena flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Helena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Helena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Tue 7/87:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/314:10 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$328
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 7/85:15 pmSFO - HLN
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Sat 8/25:45 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/19$329
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:00 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/134:10 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$466
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.
Fri 7/1110:35 pmSFO - HLN
2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/25:39 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$499
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:30 amSFO - HLN
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/114:19 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$650

Find flights from San Francisco to Helena within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

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Helena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

7:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Helena

Thu 7/31

4:10 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$328

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

5:15 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Helena

Sat 8/2

5:45 am-9:06 am

1 stop4h 21m

$329

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

7:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Helena

Fri 6/13

4:10 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$466

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

10:35 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Helena

Sat 8/2

5:39 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$499

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Helena

Tue 3/11

4:19 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$650

San FranciscoHelena

SFO - HLN

SFOHLN

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

9:40 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$203

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Deals found on 2/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Helena in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Helena flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Helena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Helena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Helena flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Helena flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Helena

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Helena (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 SFO to HLN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Helena is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

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 February 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Helena round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Helena round-trip from $463. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $533, and United Airlines, from $559. Alaska Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Helena (average of $353). Flying from San Francisco to Helena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 San Francisco to Helena

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$294Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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