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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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BIS — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco

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 January 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/26:00 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 5/66:45 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 5/26:00 am
BIS
-
SFO
2 stops15h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/612:06 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/305:17 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Mon 5/411:59 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/101:31 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Delta
Sat 2/143:00 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/141:43 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 2/182:44 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 7/1511:40 am
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 7/215:00 am
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/256:31 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 3/308:53 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop24h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/65:26 pm
BIS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Mon 3/97:29 pm
SFO
-
BIS
2 stops13h 04m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 7/1512:51 pm
BIS
-
SFO
2 stops11h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 7/2112:36 pm
SFO
-
BIS
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$555

Find flight deals from Bismarck to San Francisco

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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$430
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bismarck to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Bismarck

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$269

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:04 pm

2 stops15h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

12:06 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$309

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sat 2/14

1:43 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

2:44 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$480

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 7/15

11:40 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

5:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$487

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Wed 3/25

6:31 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

8:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$492

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Fri 3/6

5:26 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:29 pm-10:33 am

2 stops13h 04m

$517

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops14h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

3:00 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$542

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Thu 4/30

1:19 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

11:59 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 36m

$556

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sun 5/24

6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$295

BismarckSan Francisco

BIS - SFO

BISSFO

Bismarck

Sun 5/24

12:51 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$393

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Compare providers for flights from Bismarck to San Francisco

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bismarck-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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 January 26, 2026.
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
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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. 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?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Bismarck to San Francisco in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 29m. 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 31% 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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