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$269+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck (BIS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BIS
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$269
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September

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May

Average price

$373
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sat 5/246:00 amSFO - BIS
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Sat 5/315:00 amBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/24$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 5/246:30 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:09 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/23$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/114:00 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/155:18 pmBIS - SJC
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sat 5/246:19 amSFO - BIS
2 stops14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:12 amBIS - SFO
2 stops11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/116:00 amOAK - BIS
2 stops8h 56mDelta
Sat 3/153:20 pmBIS - OAK
2 stops9h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/24$657

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Bismarck

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Bismarck

Sat 5/31

5:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 17m

$269

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Bismarck

Sat 5/31

5:09 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$374

San JoseBismarck

SJC - BIS

SJCBIS

San Jose

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Bismarck

Sat 3/15

5:18 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$459

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:19 am-10:31 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Bismarck

Sat 5/31

6:12 am-4:03 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$507

OaklandBismarck

OAK - BIS

OAKBIS

Oakland

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops8h 56m

Bismarck

Sat 3/15

3:20 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$657

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:40 am-10:44 am

1 stop8h 04m

$453

San JoseBismarck

SJC - BIS

SJCBIS

San Jose

Thu 4/24

6:25 pm-10:44 am

2 stops14h 19m

$495

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

7:05 am-11:49 pm

2 stops14h 44m

$629

San JoseBismarck

SJC - BIS

SJCBIS

San Jose

Thu 4/24

12:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$667

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Deals found on 2/24

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 XIH to BIS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 24, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,175 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,740 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,175 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 airport do you fly into for flights to Bismarck from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 2.5 mi from the city center, Bismarck (BIS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bismarck from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Bismarck, Oakland - Bismarck or San Jose - Bismarck when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 Bay Area to Bismarck

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$262Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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