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$257+ Cheap flights from Helena to Sacramento (HLN - SMF)

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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — SMF
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$257
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$442
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Cheapest flights from Helena to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/144:19 pmHLN - SMF
1 stop6h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/166:30 amSMF - HLN
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/255:45 amHLN - SMF
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Mon 5/265:15 pmSMF - HLN
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/7$329
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 3/232:25 pmHLN - SMF
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/135:15 amSMF - HLN
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$478

Find flights from Helena to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena to Sacramento 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 8, 2025.

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Helena

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

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Price

HelenaSacramento

HLN - SMF

HLNSMF

Helena

Mon 4/14

4:19 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/16

6:30 am-3:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$277

HelenaSacramento

HLN - SMF

HLNSMF

Helena

Sun 5/25

5:45 am-8:56 am

1 stop4h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/26

5:15 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$329

HelenaSacramento

HLN - SMF

HLNSMF

Helena

Sun 3/23

2:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops20h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

5:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$478

HelenaSacramento

HLN - SMF

HLNSMF

Helena

Sat 3/22

1:15 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$257

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Deals found on 3/6

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Helena to Sacramento in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Helena-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Helena-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helena-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-Sacramento 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 Helena-Sacramento 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 Helena to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Helena to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Helena to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helena to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $277. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $329 and $478, respectively. You may be able to fly from Helena to Sacramento for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Helena to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 Helena to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena to Sacramento. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$284Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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