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$228+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bismarck (SFO - BIS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BIS
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bismarck

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Bismarck (BIS). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$228
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$308
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bismarck
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Bismarck. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 6/212:40 amSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 6/247:38 amBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/14$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:50 amSFO - BIS
2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/32:58 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/31:30 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/51:55 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/255:55 pmSFO - BIS
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2712:16 pmBIS - SFO
3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$636

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San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

12:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

Bismarck

Tue 6/24

7:38 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$269

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

7:50 am-10:16 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Bismarck

Sat 5/3

2:58 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$324

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:30 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Bismarck

Mon 5/5

1:55 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$399

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

5:55 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops24h 34m

Bismarck

Sun 4/27

12:16 pm-5:15 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$636

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

3:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$228

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:19 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$233

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:09 pm-9:17 pm

3 stops25h 08m

$343

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:10 am-4:30 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$912

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Bismarck in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Bismarck flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Bismarck flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Bismarck flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Bismarck flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Francisco-Bismarck 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 San Francisco to Bismarck

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from San Francisco to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 SFO to BIS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Bismarck. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Bismarck at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Bismarck by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bismarck ranges from 0.4 - 3.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Bismarck when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Bismarck by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bismarck, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bismarck

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Bismarck to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Bismarck round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Bismarck round-trip from $269. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $329, and United Airlines, from $349. Delta is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Bismarck one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $228. Users have also found prices from $233 and $912 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from San Francisco to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Bismarck

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Bismarck. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$262Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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