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$83+ Cheap flights from California to Montana

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LAX — BZN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Montana

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$83
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$457

Good round-trip deal

$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 6/216:15 amSAN - FCA
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/283:38 pmFCA - SAN
1 stop21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/86:00 amLAX - FCA
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:48 pmFCA - LAX
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/96:15 amSAN - BZN
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/134:21 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/810:10 pmLAX - MSO
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/124:16 pmMSO - LAX
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/18:34 amSJC - FCA
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/49:48 pmFCA - SJC
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$198
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/148:00 amSFO - FCA
1 stop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/201:40 pmFCA - SFO
1 stop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 6/164:00 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 6/177:10 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/297:00 pmSFO - FCA
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Sun 6/15:25 amFCA - SFO
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/17$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/117:00 amLAX - MSO
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 6/205:53 amMSO - LAX
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/16$218
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/117:00 amSFO - MSO
1 stop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/252:16 pmMSO - SFO
1 stop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 7/247:00 pmSFO - MSO
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Sat 7/265:40 amMSO - SFO
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/15$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/301:36 pmSAN - BZN
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Thu 7/37:30 pmBZN - SAN
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/17$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 April 17, 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

San DiegoKalispell

SAN - FCA

SANFCA

San Diego

Sat 6/21

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 35m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sat 6/28

3:38 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$165

Los AngelesKalispell

LAX - FCA

LAXFCA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sun 5/11

9:48 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 47m

$177

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Mon 6/9

6:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Fri 6/13

4:21 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$197

Los AngelesMissoula

LAX - MSO

LAXMSO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

10:10 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Mon 5/12

4:16 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$198

San JoseKalispell

SJC - FCA

SJCFCA

San Jose

Thu 5/1

8:34 am-8:58 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sun 5/4

9:48 pm-7:29 am

1 stop10h 41m

$198

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Tue 5/20

1:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$216

San DiegoBozeman

SAN - BZN

SANBZN

San Diego

Mon 6/16

4:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Tue 6/17

7:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$217

San FranciscoKalispell

SFO - FCA

SFOFCA

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

7:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Sun 6/1

5:25 am-8:56 am

1 stop4h 31m

$217

Los AngelesMissoula

LAX - MSO

LAXMSO

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

7:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 6/20

5:53 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$218

San FranciscoMissoula

SFO - MSO

SFOMSO

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Wed 6/25

2:16 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$223

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Best time to book a flight from California to Montana

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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 April 17, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Montana

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Montana. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USMT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Montana, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
2,380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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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  • How popular is this California to Montana flight route?

    The California to Montana flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $105 and Hawaiian Airlines from $109 one-way.

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

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    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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$71Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$216Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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