BIO - SFO

$399 Find Cheap Flights from Bilbao to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bilbao to San Francisco departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bilbao to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bilbao to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$541
Typical prices: $738-$571
British Airways
Thu 10/15Mon 11/2
BIO - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$399
Typical prices: $694-$781
British Airways
Thu 10/15
BIO - SFO • 2 stops
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British Airways
Cheapest • from $541 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Bilbao and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Madrid (MAD)
Cheapest • Avg $408 (round-trip)
Paris (CDG)
Shortest trip • 14h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Bilbao to San Francisco (BIO-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bilbao to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Bilbao to San Francisco

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 2
British Airways Logo
9:15 am - 12:12 am
BIO
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SFO
23h 57m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:50 pm
SFO
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BIO
20h 50m
2 stops
$541British Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:27 pm
BIO
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SFO
20h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 8:30 am
SFO
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BIO
17h 29m
2 stops
$564American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29
Iberia Logo
1:30 pm - 12:39 am
BIO
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SFO
20h 09m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
5:55 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
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BIO
20h 20m
1 stop
$576Iberia
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29
Iberia Logo
9:35 pm - 4:20 pm
BIO
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SFO
27h 45m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
5:55 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
-
BIO
20h 20m
1 stop
$582Iberia
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 31
Iberia Logo
1:30 pm - 12:12 am
BIO
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SFO
19h 42m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
6:36 am - 8:30 am
SFO
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BIO
17h 54m
2 stops
$593Iberia
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28
Iberia Logo
1:30 pm - 12:12 am
BIO
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SFO
19h 42m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
1:29 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
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BIO
24h 46m
2 stops
$594Iberia
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 2
Iberia Logo
1:30 pm - 12:12 am
BIO
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SFO
19h 42m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
5:30 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
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BIO
20h 45m
2 stops
$595Iberia
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26
Iberia Logo
9:35 pm - 4:20 pm
BIO
-
SFO
27h 45m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
8:49 am - 11:15 pm
SFO
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BIO
29h 26m
2 stops
$599Iberia
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
Iberia Logo
6:45 am - 12:39 am
BIO
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SFO
26h 54m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
12:22 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
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BIO
19h 33m
2 stops
$600Iberia
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 29
Iberia Logo
9:35 pm - 4:20 pm
BIO
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SFO
27h 45m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
1:59 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
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BIO
24h 16m
2 stops
$605Iberia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bilbao to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bilbao to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Bilbao to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Bilbao to San Francisco departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Bilbao to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $597 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $903 and $899 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bilbao to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Bilbao to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Bilbao to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$399
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Bilbao to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bilbao to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Bilbao to San Francisco

  • What flights from Bilbao to San Francisco are the most eco-friendly?

    On flights to San Francisco from Bilbao, each person emits about 5,271 lbs of CO2. You can find greener flights with KAYAK’s “Less CO2” sort, such as Delta’s flights through Amsterdam and Minneapolis, on which you could save about 44%, or 2,285 lbs of CO2. For flights with only one layover, you could choose Air France through Paris, which would still save about 36%, or 1,884 lbs of CO2.

  • Will I be able to collect frequent flyer points or miles from my flight to San Francisco from Bilbao?

    You can use the “Alliance” filter to only see options that should help you accrue miles for your frequent flyer program. For example, if you belong to United’s MileagePlus program, you can set the “Alliance” filter to “Star Alliance” and only see United flights and those with alliance partners like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

  • How long will I have to wait between connections on my flight from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    You may have connections as you travel to San Francisco, but you do not need to wait too long. Under the “Duration” filter of your KAYAK search, you can set the “Layover” setting to find flights such as Lufthansa – with a stop in Munich for under 3 hours, enough to stretch your legs and maybe do a little duty-free shopping before your flight to San Francisco.

  • Will there be in-flight entertainment on my trip to San Francisco from Bilbao?

    If you want to know what onboard entertainment will help you pass the time from Bilbao to San Francisco, you can expand the flight information on your KAYAK results to see, for example, that TAP AIR may only have limited Wi-Fi on the first leg to Lisbon, but then you’ll get a seat back console for on-demand content on the longer flight to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bilbao to San Francisco was $399 for a one-way ticket and $541 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Bilbao and San Francisco?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Bilbao and San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Bilbao to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Bilbao is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Bilbao with another airline. Booking your flights between Bilbao and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bilbao to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Bilbao up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Bilbao to San Francisco

  • Most flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Bilbao (BIO) have layovers. Iberia, for example, typically stops in Madrid and then Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles. If you prefer one stop, Lufthansa usually stops in Frankfurt or Munich, while Delta often stops in Amsterdam or Paris.
  • If you are flying to San Francisco from Bilbao with TAP Air Discount Economy, you can bring a carry-on that is no bigger than 22 × 16 × 8 inches and weighs no more than 22 lbs. You are also allowed a personal item, such as a laptop bag or purse, which cannot be bigger than 16 × 12 × 5 inches or weigh over 4.4 lbs.
  • Want to get comfortable in a lounge while you wait for your flight to San Francisco? At Bilbao Airport (BIO), you can pay for access to the VIP Lounge, located on the mezzanine level of the boarding area. You can relax and get a bite to eat or something to drink in comfort.
  • If you are flying with an infant to San Francisco from Bilbao, Lufthansa allows certain strollers and prams on board, free of charge as an added carry-on item, and can provide a bassinet upon request. You need to inform the airline at least 52 hours before your flight, and there may be a fee for the bassinet.
  • For public transportation from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to downtown, there is a BART train station in the International Terminal that you can take to various locations in the city. In addition, there are SamTrans public bus stops outside the baggage claim areas of Terminals 2 and 3 and the International Terminal.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Bilbao to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bilbao to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bilbao to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9737 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

6.0 Goodrsillman, May 2026
ACV - SFO
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Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Bilbao (BIO)
San Francisco (SFO)