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$269+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BIS
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Sun 2/23
Sun 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$373
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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 February 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/266:15 amSFO - BIS
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Thu 5/12:00 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/16$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/42:25 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/205:45 amBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/17$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/256:31 amSFO - BIS
2 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:58 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/16$329

Find flights from San Francisco to Bismarck within your budget

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San Francisco

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Bismarck

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Price

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Bismarck

Thu 5/1

2:00 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$269

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

2:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Bismarck

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 43m

$294

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

6:31 am-10:16 pm

2 stops13h 45m

Bismarck

Wed 4/30

2:58 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$329

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$458

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

10:09 am-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$463

San FranciscoBismarck

SFO - BIS

SFOBIS

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

6:00 am-8:37 pm

3 stops12h 37m

$720

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/18

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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 February.
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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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Bismarck

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Bismarck including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $547). 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,246 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,246 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,246 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,779 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,246 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,246 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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 $294. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $324, and American Airlines, from $494. United Airlines is currently priced 37% 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 $458. Users have also found prices from $463 and $720 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 $547). 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 February 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$262Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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