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$269+ Cheap flights from Bismarck to San Francisco (BIS - SFO)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bismarck (BIS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$389
From Bismarck to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Bismarck to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bismarck to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/125:32 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Fri 9/193:40 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/29$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/121:22 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/169:12 amSFO - BIS
2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/255:20 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:30 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$343

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

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Bismarck

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BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 9/12

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

3:40 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$269

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 8/12

1:22 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

9:12 am-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$324

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Mon 8/25

5:20 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$343

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Bismarck to San Francisco

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

Find hourly flight availability from Bismarck to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Bismarck to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bismarck to San Francisco, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. 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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bismarck to San Francisco round-trip?

    Delta, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bismarck to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bismarck to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bismarck to San Francisco 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bismarck to San Francisco. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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