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$110+ Cheap flights from Bismarck (BIS) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Sun 8/31
Sun 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated August 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$413
From Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1911:33 amBIS - OAK
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:44 amOAK - BIS
1 stop23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/25$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 10/2111:20 amBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sat 10/2512:35 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/24$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Tue 9/97:35 amBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Sat 9/133:40 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 8/25$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Tue 9/92:32 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/136:45 amSFO - BIS
2 stops13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/25$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 9/295:32 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 10/712:35 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/24$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 9/297:35 amBIS - SJC
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Wed 10/81:20 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 8/24$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sat 8/305:20 pmBIS - SJC
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/33:45 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/24$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 9/295:32 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Thu 10/912:03 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 8/24$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Sat 10/186:00 amBIS - SJC
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/213:55 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/25$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Tue 9/99:31 amBIS - SJC
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/138:45 amSJC - BIS
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/25$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Sat 12/1312:14 pmBIS - OAK
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Tue 12/165:55 amOAK - BIS
2 stops12h 02mDelta
Deal found 8/25$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Mon 9/292:32 pmBIS - SJC
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amSJC - BIS
2 stops14h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/24$434

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Bismarck

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

BismarckOakland

BIS - OAK

BISOAK

Bismarck

Sun 10/19

11:33 am-7:49 am

1 stop22h 16m

Oakland

Wed 10/22

8:44 am-10:43 am

1 stop23h 59m

$256

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 10/21

11:20 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

12:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$269

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 9/9

7:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

3:40 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$279

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 9/9

2:32 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

6:45 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$284

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Mon 9/29

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

12:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$294

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Mon 9/29

7:35 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Jose

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$319

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Sat 8/30

5:20 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

San Jose

Wed 9/3

3:45 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$324

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Mon 9/29

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$324

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

San Jose

Tue 10/21

3:55 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$365

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Tue 9/9

9:31 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 03m

San Jose

Sat 9/13

8:45 am-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$399

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For a flight from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Bismarck. Bismarck (BIS) is just 2.5 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Departing from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 5h 47m. The distance from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area is about 1259 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Bismarck - San Jose or Bismarck - Oakland, Bismarck - San Francisco is the most popular route from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 August 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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