How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck?

For as low as $330, United Airlines can have you in Bismarck from San Francisco Bay Area in 5h 46m. San Francisco Bay Area and Bismarck are separated by a distance of 1268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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Wed 12/175:55 amSFO - BIS

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Wed 12/311:28 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop9h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,457

Wed 12/1711:05 pmSFO - BIS

2 stops15h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:45 amBIS - SFO

1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,540

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Thu 2/265:10 amSFO - BIS

1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/26:25 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$330

Mon 6/810:56 pmSJC - BIS

2 stops11h 45mDelta

Tue 6/307:31 amBIS - SJC

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$369

Thu 4/25:00 amSFO - BIS

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/75:50 amBIS - SFO

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$349

Wed 2/2512:40 amSFO - BIS

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Mon 3/25:00 amBIS - SFO

1 stop8h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$384

Wed 1/282:42 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/311:35 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$384

Wed 4/112:10 amSFO - BIS

1 stop18h 09mDelta

Tue 4/71:22 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$413

Wed 1/74:00 pmSJC - BIS

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:00 amBIS - SJC

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$410

Wed 4/112:30 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Mon 4/65:00 amBIS - SFO

2 stops14h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$420

Fri 1/165:55 amOAK - BIS

2 stops12h 07mDelta

Sun 1/185:00 amBIS - OAK

2 stops8h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$709

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Wed 12/175:55 amSFO - BIS

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Wed 12/311:28 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop9h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$1,457

Wed 12/1711:05 pmSFO - BIS

2 stops15h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:45 amBIS - SFO

1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,540

Thu 1/16:30 amSFO - BIS

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/55:10 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$449

Wed 1/74:00 pmSJC - BIS

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:00 amBIS - SJC

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$410

Fri 1/165:55 amOAK - BIS

2 stops12h 07mDelta

Sun 1/185:00 amBIS - OAK

2 stops8h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$709

Wed 1/282:42 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/311:35 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$384

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Thu 1/19:05 amSJC - BIS

2 stops8h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$365

Fri 1/29:00 amSJC - BIS

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$395

Fri 1/29:56 amSJC - BIS

2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$495

Thu 1/13:27 pmSJC - BIS

3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$711

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Thu 2/26

5:10 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 46m

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Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

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5:00 am-12:48 pm

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5:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 35m

$349

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Mon 6/8

10:56 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops11h 45m

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Tue 6/30

7:31 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$369

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SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:40 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 57m

Bismarck

Mon 3/2

5:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 36m

$384

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SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

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Wed 1/28

2:42 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Bismarck

Sat 1/31

1:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$384

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SJC - BIS

SJCBIS

San Jose

Wed 1/7

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Bismarck

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$410

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

12:10 am-8:19 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Bismarck

Tue 4/7

1:22 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$413

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

12:30 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Bismarck

Mon 4/6

5:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$420

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Fri 1/16

5:55 am-8:02 pm

2 stops12h 07m

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Sun 1/18

5:00 am-11:57 am

2 stops8h 57m

$709

San JoseBismarck

SJC - BIS

SJCBIS

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Thu 1/1

9:05 am-7:49 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$365

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck in January is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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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It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bismarck

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Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

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

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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.
How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck?
For as low as $330, United Airlines can have you in Bismarck from San Francisco Bay Area in 5h 46m. San Francisco Bay Area and Bismarck are separated by a distance of 1268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck?
Most travelers choose San Francisco - Bismarck, San Jose - Bismarck or Oakland - 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?
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How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Bismarck.
Can I find deals for business class 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bismarck in January is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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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