San Francisco Bay Area

$289+ Cheap flights from Bismarck (BIS) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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Cheap flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area

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 February 7, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/201:14 pm
BIS
-
SJC
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Wed 5/271:13 pm
SJC
-
BIS
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 3/131:26 pm
BIS
-
SJC
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Tue 3/178:35 pm
SJC
-
BIS
2 stops11h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 8/201:32 pm
BIS
-
SJC
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:09 pm
SJC
-
BIS
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 2/205:26 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Tue 2/243:00 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/191:30 pm
BIS
-
SJC
1 stop9h 23m
Delta
Mon 2/239:10 pm
SJC
-
BIS
2 stops11h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 9/1911:30 am
BIS
-
SJC
2 stops12h 18m
Delta
Thu 9/241:15 pm
SJC
-
BIS
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/189:00 am
BIS
-
SJC
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 4/228:45 am
SJC
-
BIS
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/148:40 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 3/195:05 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sun 7/195:00 am
BIS
-
SJC
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Sat 7/256:30 am
SJC
-
BIS
1 stop8h 18m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/141:44 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 3/185:05 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/115:30 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 2/184:27 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/206:25 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 3/255:05 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$479

Find flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated February 7, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$351
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From Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Wed 5/20

1:14 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Jose

Wed 5/27

1:13 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$289

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Fri 3/13

1:26 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Jose

Tue 3/17

8:35 pm-10:33 am

2 stops11h 58m

$294

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 2/20

5:26 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

3:00 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$339

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

9:10 pm-10:35 am

2 stops11h 25m

$344

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Jose

Wed 4/22

8:45 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$394

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 3/14

8:40 am-3:23 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

5:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$396

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Sun 7/19

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Jose

Sat 7/25

6:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$409

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 3/14

1:44 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop5h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

5:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$410

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Wed 2/18

11:18 am-8:19 pm

2 stops11h 01m

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$459

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-10:47 pm

1 stop16h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

5:05 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$462

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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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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 8h 43m. The distance from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area is about 1268 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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