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$112+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$412
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1810:07 pmBIS - SJC
2 stops18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/214:28 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/151:12 pmBIS - SJC
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Mon 5/191:27 pmSJC - BIS
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/29$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/137:50 amBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Sat 6/1412:52 amSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/30$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/165:05 pmBIS - SJC
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:30 amSJC - BIS
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/245:09 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/75:05 amSFO - BIS
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/252:59 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/79:15 amSFO - BIS
2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$409

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Bismarck

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Price

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Sun 5/18

10:07 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops18h 21m

San Jose

Wed 5/21

4:28 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$291

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Thu 5/15

1:12 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Jose

Mon 5/19

1:27 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$319

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 6/13

7:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

12:52 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 41m

$324

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Fri 5/16

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

8:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$368

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 5/24

5:09 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

5:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$374

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sun 5/25

2:59 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

9:15 am-10:18 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$409

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Thu 5/15

10:07 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$112

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Mon 5/19

1:55 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$325

BismarckSan Jose

BIS - SJC

BISSJC

Bismarck

Mon 5/19

2:59 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$330

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BIS to XIH?

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When flying from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Bismarck to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 $384). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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