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$129+ Cheap flights from Helena to San Diego (HLN - SAN)

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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — SAN
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 January 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

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January

Average price

$346
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Cheapest flights from Helena to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 3/121:15 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Wed 3/196:20 amSAN - HLN
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/19$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 3/174:19 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/248:21 pmSAN - HLN
1 stop18h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/162:05 pmHLN - SAN
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/236:15 amSAN - HLN
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$405

Find flights from Helena to San Diego within your budget

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HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Wed 3/12

1:15 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

San Diego

Wed 3/19

6:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$237

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Mon 3/17

4:19 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Diego

Mon 3/24

8:21 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$350

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Sun 2/16

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sun 2/23

6:15 am-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$405

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Sun 2/16

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$129

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Tue 2/18

5:54 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 16m

$165

HelenaSan Diego

HLN - SAN

HLNSAN

Helena

Tue 2/18

4:19 pm-7:36 am

2 stops16h 17m

$236

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Helena to San Diego in January.
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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Helena-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helena-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Helena to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Helena to San Diego is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $350 and $405 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Helena to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $165 and Alaska Airlines from $236 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Helena to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena to San Diego. 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 January 20, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$277Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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