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$298+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bismarck (SFO - 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BIS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bismarck

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 January 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/55:05 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 3/265:30 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 4/106:40 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 4/126:00 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/26:20 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Tue 4/77:40 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/511:30 am
SFO
-
BIS
2 stops10h 25m
American Airlines
Thu 3/262:24 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 4/1011:35 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop10h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 4/122:26 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 2/185:10 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 2/211:43 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$482

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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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$610
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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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Bismarck that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

5:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Bismarck

Thu 3/26

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 09m

$298

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

6:40 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Bismarck

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$349

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Bismarck

Tue 4/7

1:26 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$443

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:35 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Bismarck

Sun 4/12

2:26 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$465

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

5:10 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Bismarck

Sat 2/21

1:43 pm-7:18 am

1 stop19h 35m

$482

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

12:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

$395

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

6:01 pm-8:31 pm

3 stops24h 30m

$450

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

9:30 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$557

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Deals found on 1/25

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco to Bismarck in December is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 5h 58m. 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 36% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco to Bismarck in December is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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