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Cheapest round-trip
$1,486
Typical prices: $1,561-$1,946
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Sat 10/20Tue 11/20
SFO - BKO • 2 stops
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 26% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bamako (SFO-BKO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Bamako

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20
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1:43 pm - 1:05 amSFO  San Francisco-BKO Bamako
52h 22m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Casablanca Mohamed V
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7:40 pm - 1:08 pmBKO  Bamako-SFO San Francisco
49h 28m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,486Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:30 am - 2:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKO Bamako
46h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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9:40 pm - 1:08 pmBKO  Bamako-SFO San Francisco
47h 28m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl
$2,005Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 19
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4:30 pm - 1:05 amSFO  San Francisco-BKO Bamako
25h 35m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Venice Marco Polo Casablanca Mohamed V
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1:55 am - 9:30 pmBKO  Bamako-SFO San Francisco
27h 35m3 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$2,170Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Bamako flights

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What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Bamako?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,645. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Bamako which airport offers the shortest layover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Bamako layovers at 833 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Key details for San Francisco to Bamako flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,486
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bamako

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Bamako based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Bamako flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Bamako?

    Flights from San Francisco to Bamako usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Bamako (BKO).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Bamako?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Bamako.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Bamako pass through?

    Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Bamako pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Bamako?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the San Francisco to Bamako route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,561 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,644, a difference of $1,083. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Bamako?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Bamako changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,486 to $2,170. That means the highest observed fare was about 46% higher than the lowest one.

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bamako?

    Bamako is 7 hours ahead of San Francisco (Greenwich Mean 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 Francisco to Bamako flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bamako range from $1,561 to $1,946, with an average of $1,762 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,561 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Bamako flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,561 - about $1,083 less than Saturday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Bamako trip for May. Fares historically average $1,298 round-trip in that month - typically $1,346 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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