Cheap flights from SMF to HLN (Sacramento Intl. to Helena Regional)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to HLN starting at $185 One Way, $339 Round Trip

Prices starting at $339 for return flights and $185 for one-way flights to Helena Regional were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
SMF
Sacramento
HLN
Helena
$339 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 12 from Sacramento to Helena, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $339 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
SMF
Sacramento
HLN
Helena
$369 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Sacramento to Helena, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $369 found 6 days ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
SMF
Sacramento
HLN
Helena
$399 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$399
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Sacramento to Helena, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $399 found 5 days ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
SMF
Sacramento
HLN
Helena
$429 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Sacramento to Helena, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $429 found 5 days ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
SMF
Sacramento
HLN
Helena
$479 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Sacramento to Helena, returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $479 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Helena Regional

Airport Hotels near Helena Regional

Residence Inn by Marriott Helena

Residence Inn by Marriott Helena

3 out of 5
2500 E Custer Ave Helena MT
$127 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$139 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Last Chance Tennis Center and Lucky ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
Spotless room! Staff so friendly! Very quiet stay!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Helena
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

3 out of 5
701 Washington St Helena MT
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$85 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Staff very friendly

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena
Hampton Inn Helena

Hampton Inn Helena

2.5 out of 5
725 Carter Dr Helena MT
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$86 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
Staff was courteous and room was very clean!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Hampton Inn Helena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Helena

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

3 out of 5
701 Washington St Helena MT
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$85 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Staff very friendly

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena
Hampton Inn Helena

Hampton Inn Helena

2.5 out of 5
725 Carter Dr Helena MT
$78 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$86 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
Staff was courteous and room was very clean!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Hampton Inn Helena
Baymont by Wyndham Helena

Baymont by Wyndham Helena

2.5 out of 5
750 N Fee St Helena MT
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$75 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,641 reviews)
After long day of driving it was nice to be greeted by a smile and very friendly clerk at front desk. Very thorough with what was offered.. rooms clean , the fan woke me up lots but beds comfy

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Helena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Helena Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

3 out of 5
835 Great Northern Boulevard Helena MT
$156 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$170 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews)
Probably the best hotel breakfast weve had. Fresh items brought out continually, kitchen staff kept checking to see if anything was needed. I'm a train fan, so I was enjoying the railroad art through the hotel

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
Comfort Suites Helena Airport

Comfort Suites Helena Airport

2.5 out of 5
3180 N. Washington Street Helena MT
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$120 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Always a good stay

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Comfort Suites Helena Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Helena

Days Inn by Wyndham Helena

2 out of 5
2001 Prospect Ave Helena MT
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$87 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
all of the above and very comfortable bed and lots of room

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Helena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Helena Hotels

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

2 out of 5
2020 Prospect Ave Helena MT
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$65 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (57 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Rodeway Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Helena

Super 8 by Wyndham Helena

2 out of 5
2200 11th Ave Helena MT
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$72 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Room wasn’t spotless but the price was good and it was quiet and restful. I’ve stayed here more than three times and every time I’m impressed by the kind managers and the fluffy towels!!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Helena
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Helena

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Helena

2 out of 5
800 N. Oregon Street Helena MT
$47 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$53 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Helena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
4.8/10 (845 reviews)
Clean and allsome

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Helena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Helena

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Helena North

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Helena North

3.5 out of 5
2007 N Oakes St Helena MT
$119 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$130 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (119 reviews)
An excellent hotel, great staff, and a good complimentary breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Helena North
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena

3 out of 5
701 Washington St Helena MT
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$85 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Staff very friendly

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Helena
Days Inn by Wyndham Helena

Days Inn by Wyndham Helena

2 out of 5
2001 Prospect Ave Helena MT
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$87 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Helena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
all of the above and very comfortable bed and lots of room

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Helena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SMF to HLN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
HLN Address & GPS
Address:
2850 Mercer Loop
Helena MT, 59601
United States
IATA Code:
HLN
Longitude:
-111.990182
Latitude:
46.610518
Time Zone:
America/Denver

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SMF to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)?
As you can't fly nonstop from Sacramento Airport to Helena Regional Airport, a flight with one stopover is your best option. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines are reputable airlines that service this route.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to HLN?
Order an in-flight wine or two and get comfortable in your seat with a riveting book or movie. With the journey from Sacramento to Helena taking 3 hours and 48 minutes, you'll have enough time to relax and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Airport to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)?
From SMF to HLN, you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes. Sit back, order a glass of wine and take out your noise-canceling earphones. It's time for a binge-watching session.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Airport to HLN?
Unfortunately, you won't find any direct flights from Sacramento to Helena. However, you will be able to book a flight with one or more stops. Look on the bright side — use the break to stretch your travel-weary legs or do a little souvenir shopping!

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