Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Bismarck?

Flights from San Diego to Bismarck usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bismarck?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Bismarck: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bismarck pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Bismarck most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 63% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 35% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Bismarck?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Diego to Bismarck route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $582, a difference of $266. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Bismarck?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Bismarck takes 0h 00m, covering 1,299 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Bismarck?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Bismarck changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $910. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Bismarck?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 7h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 14m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Bismarck?

Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Bismarck flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bismarck range from $314 to $559, with an average of $410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Bismarck?

Delta ($389) and United Airlines ($411) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Bismarck according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Bismarck?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Bismarck route. 63% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Bismarck?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $368. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Bismarck which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Bismarck layovers at 236 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:15 am - 2:32 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

6h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

8:03 am - 12:12 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

6h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$389Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:15 am - 2:32 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

6h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:13 pm - 10:59 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

9h 46m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles Los Angeles

$394Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

3:40 pm - 11:29 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

8:03 am - 12:12 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

6h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$406Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 3

3:40 pm - 11:29 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 am - 11:21 amBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

8h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$406Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2

4:10 pm - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

5:08 pm - 9:12 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

6h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$411United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

11:00 am - 8:20 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 pm - 8:39 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

5h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$412United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2

9:30 am - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

12h 21m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

5:08 pm - 10:28 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$416United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2

9:30 am - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

12h 21m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

5:08 pm - 10:28 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$425United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

12:20 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

8h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:07 pm - 8:04 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

7h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$457American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

1:53 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-BIS Bismarck

7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:07 pm - 7:02 pmBIS Bismarck-SAN San Diego

6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$461American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Bismarck?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bismarck start at $389. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $314 to $559. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $389 on Delta.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Bismarck?
Flights from San Diego to Bismarck usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bismarck?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Bismarck:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bismarck pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Bismarck most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Bismarck?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Diego to Bismarck route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $316 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $582, a difference of $266. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Bismarck?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Bismarck takes 0h 00m, covering 1,299 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Bismarck?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Bismarck changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $910. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Bismarck?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 7h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 14m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Bismarck?
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Bismarck flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bismarck range from $314 to $559, with an average of $410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $316 - about $266 less than Thursday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Bismarck trip for November. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $526 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bismarck Airport.
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