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$424 Find Cheap Flights from Bilbao to San Francisco

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Bilbao to San Francisco

Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:40 pm - 2:45 pmBIO-SFO
29h 05m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:55 pmSFO-BIO
16h 20m1 stop
$424TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 6
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
12:10 pm - 4:05 pmBIO-SFO
36h 55m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:55 pmSFO-BIO
16h 20m1 stop
$431TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 9:00 pmBIO-SFO
20h 45m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 12:50 pmSFO-BIO
17h 34m2 stops
$463American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Iberia Logo
1:35 pm - 12:22 amBIO-SFO
19h 47m2 stops
Iberia Logo
5:00 am - 12:50 pmSFO-BIO
23h 50m2 stops
$480Iberia
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 8:00 pmBIO-SFO
16h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-BIO
17h 00m1 stop
$563United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 3:55 pmBIO-SFO
18h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-BIO
17h 00m1 stop
$564United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
Iberia Logo
9:15 am - 8:14 pmBIO-SFO
19h 59m2 stops
Iberia Logo
7:00 am - 8:30 amSFO-BIO
16h 30m2 stops
$579Iberia
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:14 pmBIO-SFO
19h 59m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:27 am - 12:50 pmSFO-BIO
20h 23m2 stops
$602American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 25
KLM Logo
7:25 am - 5:38 pmBIO-SFO
19h 13m2 stops
KLM Logo
1:55 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-BIO
17h 35m1 stop
$661KLM
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 19
KLM Logo
7:10 am - 12:50 pmBIO-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:25 pm - 10:00 pmSFO-BIO
16h 35m1 stop
$714KLM
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Cheapest • from $424 (round-trip)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $558
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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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bilbao to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Bilbao to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Bilbao, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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 $410 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $878 and $786 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$424
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $424 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Bilbao and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Bilbao to San Francisco, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Bilbao to San Francisco are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,011 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $734 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 airlines 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.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1389 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

6.0 GoodSusan, Oct 2025AMS - LUX
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Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

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