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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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$486
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:20 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Sat 11/1512:30 amSFO - BIS
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/28$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/115:15 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/155:00 amSFO - BIS
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 10/305:45 amBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:30 amSFO - BIS
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 10/301:27 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/310:15 amSFO - BIS
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/146:00 amBIS - SFO
2 stops14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1711:18 pmSFO - BIS
1 stop11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/71:14 pmBIS - SFO
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Mon 11/105:45 amSFO - BIS
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/26$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/105:45 amBIS - SFO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/148:45 pmSFO - BIS
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$498

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bismarck to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
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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Price

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sun 2/1

5:27 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

3:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$269

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 11/12

1:56 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

6:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$319

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 11/12

1:20 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

12:30 am-10:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

$319

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 11/11

5:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

5:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$399

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops14h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:18 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$439

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 11/7

1:14 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$459

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 3/28

1:10 pm-9:41 am

2 stops22h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

12:40 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 16m

$477

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

8:45 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$498

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Deals found on 10/28

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bismarck-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bismarck-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bismarck-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bismarck-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 October 28, 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 40% 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 October 28, 2025.
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
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Bismarck to San Francisco in just under 5h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 26m. Bismarck and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 33% 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

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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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