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

Flights from San Francisco to Bismarck usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Bismarck most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 73% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 27% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

On the San Francisco to Bismarck route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $488 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $733: a $245 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Bismarck. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 03m and 7h 16m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $300 to $2,205. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Bismarck looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Bismarck are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 03m, compared with 7h 16m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bismarck?

Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Bismarck flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bismarck range from $454 to $687, with an average of $514 over the past 12 months. Anything below $454 counts as a good deal.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Bismarck route. 73% 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 Francisco to Bismarck?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $406. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Bismarck layovers at 221 minutes over the past 3 months.

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5:00 am - 12:27 pmSFO San Francisco-BIS Bismarck

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United Airlines ($409) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Bismarck in the last 5 days.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Bismarck?
Flights from San Francisco to Bismarck usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Bismarck (BIS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Bismarck?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Bismarck.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Bismarck pass through?
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Bismarck most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 27% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Bismarck?
On the San Francisco to Bismarck route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $488 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $733: a $245 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Bismarck. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 03m and 7h 16m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $300 to $2,205. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Bismarck looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Bismarck are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $360, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Bismarck?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 03m, compared with 7h 16m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bismarck?
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Bismarck flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bismarck range from $454 to $687, with an average of $514 over the past 12 months. Anything below $454 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $488 - about $245 less than Monday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Bismarck trip for August. Fares historically average $319 round-trip in that month - typically $414 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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.
- Everspring Inn

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