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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $363-$450
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/5Fri 2/9
HLN - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$287
Typical prices: $174-$289
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/4
HLN - SMF • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 17% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $400 (round-trip)
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Helena to Sacramento (HLN-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Helena to Sacramento

Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:00 pm - 10:15 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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1:03 pm - 4:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
26h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$308Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:00 pm - 11:06 amHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:55 pm - 4:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
19h 28m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$356Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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4:41 pm - 1:56 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:03 am - 4:04 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
8h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$473Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:28 am - 1:01 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:06 pm - 9:31 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$485United Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 3:40 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
23h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:03 am - 4:23 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
5h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$488Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:08 pm - 7:37 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 29m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles
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5:00 pm - 10:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
4h 26m1 stop Salt Lake City
$490Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:08 pm - 7:37 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 29m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles
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11:39 am - 10:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
9h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City
$495Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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4:41 pm - 10:06 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:56 pm - 4:04 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
20h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$499Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:08 pm - 4:10 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
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11:39 am - 10:26 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
9h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City
$516Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 1:59 pmHLN  Helena-SMF Sacramento Intl
21h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:59 pm - 4:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-HLN Helena
19h 45m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$521Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Helena to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Helena to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Helena to Sacramento start at $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $363 to $450. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on Alaska Airlines.

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Key details for Helena to Sacramento flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$287
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Helena to Sacramento

When to book flights from Helena to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Helena to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Helena to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Helena to Sacramento?

    Flights from Helena to Sacramento usually depart from Helena (HLN) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Helena to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Helena to Sacramento.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Helena to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Helena to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 22% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Helena to Sacramento?

    On the Helena to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 68%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $347 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,066: a $719 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Helena to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Helena to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 31m and 7h 47m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Helena to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Helena to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $1,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Helena to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Helena to Sacramento are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $469, which is 135% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Helena to Sacramento?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 6h 08m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Helena and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 1 hour behind Helena (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Helena to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Helena to Sacramento range from $363 to $450, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Helena to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $347 - about $719 less than Thursday (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Helena to Sacramento trip for February. Fares historically average $363 round-trip in that month - typically $703 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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