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Cheap Flights from Bilbao to San Francisco

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Bilbao to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Bilbao to San Francisco.
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1:30 pm - 12:16 amBIO-SFO
19h 46m2 stops
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2:28 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-BIO
17h 27m2 stops
$496Iberia
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 30
Iberia Logo
1:30 pm - 12:22 amBIO-SFO
19h 52m2 stops
Iberia Logo
8:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO-BIO
28h 55m1 stop
$519Iberia
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Mon, May 19 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:32 pmBIO-SFO
20h 17m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:56 am - 8:30 amSFO-BIO
17h 34m2 stops
$711American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 8
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 pm - 4:00 pmBIO-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:35 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-BIO
16h 15m1 stop
$720Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 1
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 pm - 1:40 pmBIO-SFO
27h 25m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:35 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-BIO
16h 15m1 stop
$746Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:32 amBIO-SFO
31h 02m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 8:30 amSFO-BIO
18h 07m2 stops
$751American Airlines
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Sun, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:02 pmBIO-SFO
19h 32m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 10:45 amSFO-BIO
25h 50m2 stops
$784United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 30
United Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 7:00 pmBIO-SFO
20h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-BIO
17h 20m1 stop
$786United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 9
KLM Logo
6:50 am - 11:45 amBIO-SFO
13h 55m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 10:00 pmSFO-BIO
16h 35m1 stop
$830KLM
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
KLM Logo
7:10 am - 4:00 pmBIO-SFO
17h 50m2 stops
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1:45 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-BIO
17h 45m2 stops
$1,096KLM
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Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 19
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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 $417 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $910 and $836 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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 $357 for a one-way ticket and $496 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Bilbao and San Francisco, with Star Alliance 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 $949 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 $814 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.

Top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1334 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
8.4Crew
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Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AMS - MAN
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Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

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.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I like the service and the efficiency. I am lactose intolerant and the lactose intolerant meal in business class was not astounding. Also, the business class fully reclining seats are not that comfortable.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

I wasn’t allowed to board with my children. I was charged outrageous costs for basic carry on size luggage. The entertainment screens were outdated and not user friendly.

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

I enjoyed my flight back with Lufthansa because the food was good, and the flight attendants were nice and helped you when you asked a question. The flight attendants always came around and asked if you needed anything which I liked a lot.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

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