How long is the flight from Bismarck to San Francisco?

United Airlines can get you from Bismarck to San Francisco in just under 21h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Bismarck and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1268 mi.

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

Delta, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bismarck to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

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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?

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/265:45 amBIS - SFO

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/302:29 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$586

Thu 12/251:49 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:50 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop25h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$708

Thu 12/256:00 amBIS - SFO

2 stops14h 37mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2911:59 pmSFO - BIS

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$1,065

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 1/101:35 pmBIS - SFO

2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - BIS

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$417

Fri 2/136:25 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/176:50 amSFO - BIS

1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$462

Fri 12/265:45 amBIS - SFO

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/302:29 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$586

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Thu 12/251:49 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/298:50 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop25h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$708

Thu 12/256:00 amBIS - SFO

2 stops14h 37mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/2911:59 pmSFO - BIS

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$1,065

Fri 12/265:45 amBIS - SFO

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/302:29 pmSFO - BIS

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$586

Sat 1/101:35 pmBIS - SFO

2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - BIS

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$417

One-way flights from Bismarck to San Francisco
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Fri 1/27:21 pmBIS - SFO

2 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$319

Thu 1/15:34 pmBIS - SFO

2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$369

Tue 12/308:58 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop17h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$383

Wed 12/317:14 pmBIS - SFO

2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$388

Thu 1/11:49 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$444

Wed 12/311:49 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$469

Mon 12/291:49 pmBIS - SFO

1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$522

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Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$417 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$319 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$556

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BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 1/10

1:35 pm-8:41 am

2 stops21h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$417

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 2/13

6:25 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$462

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 12/26

5:45 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

2:29 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$586

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 12/30

8:58 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$383

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 1/2

7:21 pm-9:46 am

1 stop16h 25m

$394

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Thu 1/1

5:34 pm-11:52 pm

3 stops32h 18m

$439

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Thu 1/1

1:49 pm-7:40 am

1 stop19h 51m

$444

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 12/31

1:49 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$469

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 12/31

7:14 pm-10:03 pm

3 stops28h 49m

$469

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Mon 12/29

1:49 pm-7:40 am

1 stop19h 51m

$522

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bismarck-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Bismarck-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bismarck to San Francisco, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Bismarck to San Francisco?
United Airlines can get you from Bismarck to San Francisco in just under 21h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Bismarck and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1268 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bismarck to San Francisco round-trip?
Delta, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bismarck to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is 32% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bismarck to San Francisco

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