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$273+ Cheap flights from Helena to San Francisco (HLN - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$515
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Cheapest flights from Helena to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/227:29 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop14h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/2910:33 amSFO - HLN
1 stop7h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 8/25:39 pmHLN - SFO
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/246:35 amSFO - HLN
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 8/25:45 amHLN - SFO
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Sat 8/25:15 pmSFO - HLN
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/24$350

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HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Tue 4/22

7:29 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

10:33 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$273

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Sat 8/2

5:39 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

6:35 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$329

HelenaSan Francisco

HLN - SFO

HLNSFO

Helena

Sat 8/2

5:45 am-9:06 am

1 stop4h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

5:15 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$350

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Helena to San Francisco

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 San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Helena-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helena-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Helena to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Helena to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Helena to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 HLN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Helena to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Helena to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco. 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 Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($273), United Airlines ($329), and Delta ($350) offers the cheapest pricing from Helena to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Helena to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena to San Francisco. 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 25, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$246Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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