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$79+ Cheap flights from California to Montana

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BZN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from California to Montana

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$107
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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From California to Montana
One-way flight from California to Montana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Montana.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Montana.

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

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:15 amLAX - FCA
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Thu 4/2412:40 pmFCA - LAX
Nonstop2h 54mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/27$107
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:15 amLAX - FCA
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/209:48 pmFCA - LAX
1 stop23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$132
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:15 amSAN - FCA
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:48 pmFCA - SAN
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$150
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:50 amSAN - BZN
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Tue 4/292:20 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$197
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.
Wed 5/144:49 pmSFO - FCA
1 stop6h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/206:32 pmFCA - SFO
1 stop6h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$216
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:16 pmSFO - FCA
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Mon 4/285:55 pmFCA - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/26$217
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.
Wed 6/46:00 amLAX - MSO
1 stop7h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/96:39 pmMSO - LAX
1 stop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$218
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.
Tue 5/64:49 pmSFO - MSO
1 stop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/206:39 pmMSO - SFO
1 stop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$218
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.
Tue 7/87:19 pmLAX - MSO
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Fri 7/115:40 amMSO - LAX
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/28$219
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/45:55 amSFO - MSO
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Wed 5/76:20 pmMSO - SFO
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/26$224
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/144:05 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2210:40 amBZN - SAN
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$227
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:17 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Fri 5/25:45 amBZN - SAN
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/26$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Montana 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Montana that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Montana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKalispell

LAX - FCA

LAXFCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

8:15 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Thu 4/24

12:40 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$107

Los AngelesKalispell

LAX - FCA

LAXFCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

8:15 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sun 4/20

9:48 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$132

San DiegoKalispell

SAN - FCA

SANFCA

San Diego

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sun 5/11

9:48 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$150

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Tue 4/22

6:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 4/29

2:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$197

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

4:49 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Tue 5/20

6:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$216

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

7:16 pm-12:22 am

1 stop4h 06m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Mon 4/28

5:55 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 13m

$217

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

4:49 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 5/20

6:39 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$218

Los AngelesMissoula

LAX - MSO

LAXMSO

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 6/9

6:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$218

Los AngelesMissoula

LAX - MSO

LAXMSO

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

7:19 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 7/11

5:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$219

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

5:55 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 28m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 5/7

6:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from California to Montana

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $371). Flying from California to Montana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 MT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Montana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 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 Montana as you normally would.

Rainfall in Montana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montana ranges from 0.4 - 2.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Montana when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Montana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montana, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montana. 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 Montana. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Montana, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Montana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this California to Montana flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $108 and Delta from $109 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Montana (average of $371). Flying from California to Montana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Montana

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Montana. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$71Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$216Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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