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$150+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BIS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$150
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$348
From San Francisco to Bismarck
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:00 amSFO - BIS
1 stop24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2811:36 amBIS - SFO
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/112:45 amSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Mon 10/65:42 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/9$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 12/256:30 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/285:45 amBIS - SFO
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 11/206:00 amSFO - BIS
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Mon 11/245:35 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/10$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/22:33 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/61:58 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/2312:47 amSFO - BIS
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/282:31 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$424

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Bismarck that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop24h 46m

Bismarck

Sun 9/28

11:36 am-6:07 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$268

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

12:40 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 16m

Bismarck

Tue 3/10

7:31 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$324

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:35 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Bismarck

Tue 3/10

9:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$349

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

12:45 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

Bismarck

Mon 10/6

5:42 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 23m

$364

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Bismarck

Sun 12/28

5:45 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 58m

$381

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

Bismarck

Mon 11/24

5:35 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 37m

$382

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:14 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$150

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:45 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

$305

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-12:09 pm

3 stops27h 40m

$430

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Deals found on 9/9

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 $426). 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 September 11, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Bismarck, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Bismarck. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bismarck?

    Departing from San Francisco to Bismarck will take you 7h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $268. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $426). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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