San Francisco to Helena (SFO–HLN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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817 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 17m ACAFAM → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Helena flights
SEA Seattle 4h 57m AFAMAS → ASKE Seattle (SEA) to Helena flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Helena flights
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San Francisco to Helena
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
817 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

SFO–HLN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to HLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
SLC ~4h 17m SEA ~4h 57m DEN ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → HLN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
HLN → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Helena from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Helena Regional Airport.
Metric SFO→HLN SJC→HLN
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 100% –
San Jose (SJC) to Helena flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Helena Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helena is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · HLN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Helena.
Distance & Flight Time
817 mi / 1,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–HLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Helena route.
Route details
Distance817 mi / 1,314 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: HLN
Full nameHelena Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to HLN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Helena Regional Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 817 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
Helena is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to HLN

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to HLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to HLN is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 817 miles (1,314 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).