Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Helena?

Flights from Minneapolis to Helena usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Helena (HLN).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Helena pass through?

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Helena most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 74% of one-stop connections • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 26% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Minneapolis to Helena. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $452 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $815, a difference of $363. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Helena?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Helena. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 13m and 5h 35m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Helena?

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.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Helena looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Helena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $248, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 35m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Helena?

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

What car rental options are available at Helena Airport (HLN)?

Helena Airport (HLN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • National

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Helena range from $452 to $673, with an average of $556 over the past 12 months. Anything below $452 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Helena typically range from $452 to $673. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Helena?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Helena. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Helena?

Delta ($369) and United Airlines ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Helena according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Helena?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to Helena route. 74% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Helena?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $537. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Minneapolis to Helena which airport offers the shortest layover?

Salt Lake City (SLC) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to Helena layovers at 3h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $452-$673

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Typical prices: $284-$407

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Shortest trip • 5h 13m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Helena

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16

6:10 pm - 10:47 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City

7:10 am - 2:02 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 52m1 stop Salt Lake City

$369Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

6:10 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City

1:10 pm - 8:44 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 34m1 stop Salt Lake City

$369Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1

5:04 pm - 9:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

2:27 pm - 9:09 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 29

6:10 pm - 10:47 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City

1:12 pm - 9:07 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 55m1 stop Salt Lake City

$369Delta

Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27

6:10 pm - 10:47 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City

1:12 pm - 9:07 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 55m1 stop Salt Lake City

$369Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1

11:29 am - 9:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

11h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:27 pm - 9:09 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$374United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16

6:00 am - 1:40 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

8h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:27 pm - 9:09 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

$374United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

7:00 am - 4:12 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

10h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:49 pm - 11:59 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$381Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

7:00 am - 4:12 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

10h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:49 pm - 11:59 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$396Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 1

3:19 pm - 4:31 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

26h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:08 pm - 11:59 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$404Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Minneapolis to Helena

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

6:15 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City

1:07 pm - 6:50 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

$519Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

12:50 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

10h 42m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

1:07 pm - 8:41 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 34m1 stop Salt Lake City

$524Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

6:15 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 17m1 stop Salt Lake City

1:07 pm - 6:50 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 43m1 stop Salt Lake City

$529Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

7:50 am - 12:27 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

5h 37m1 stop Salt Lake City

7:00 am - 5:25 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 25m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$534Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

12:45 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

10h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

7:00 am - 5:25 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 25m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$539Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

12:50 pm - 10:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

10h 42m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

7:00 am - 5:25 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 25m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$595Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

11:20 am - 9:31 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

11h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:23 pm - 2:27 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

23h 04m3 stops Denver Intl Cedar Rapids Chicago O'Hare Intl

$864United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

11:20 am - 9:31 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-HLN Helena

11h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:23 pm - 2:27 pmHLN Helena-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

23h 04m3 stops Denver Intl Cedar Rapids Chicago O'Hare Intl

$874United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Helena flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Helena? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Helena departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Helena?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Helena. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Helena?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Helena.
How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Helena?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Helena. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 13m and 5h 35m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Helena?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to Helena flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Helena range from $452 to $673, with an average of $556 over the past 12 months. Anything below $452 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Helena looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to Helena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $248, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Helena Airport (HLN)?
Helena Airport (HLN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Helena?
Flights from Minneapolis to Helena usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Helena (HLN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Helena pass through?
Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Helena most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 26% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Helena?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Minneapolis to Helena. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $452 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $815, a difference of $363.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Helena?
Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 35m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Helena?
Helena is 1 hour behind Minneapolis (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $452, about $363 less than Sunday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Helena trip for January. Fares historically average $294 round-trip in that month - typically $521 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Helena Airport.

• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena
• Days Inn by Wyndham Helena
• Home2 Suites By Hilton Helena

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