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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $261-$328
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Thu 9/3Sun 9/6
SFO - BIS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$273
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Thu 8/13
SFO - BIS • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $329 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $370 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bismarck (SFO-BIS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bismarck 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Bismarck

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
12:12 am - 10:30 am
SFO
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BIS
8h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 am - 11:02 am
BIS
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SFO
8h 02m
1 stop
$329Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 11:25 pm
SFO
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BIS
6h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:18 pm - 8:45 pm
BIS
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SFO
7h 27m
1 stop
$399Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
3:37 pm - 11:12 pm
SFO
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BIS
5h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 am - 12:57 pm
BIS
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SFO
9h 57m
2 stops
$443Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 11:25 pm
SFO
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BIS
6h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 8:03 pm
BIS
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SFO
9h 23m
2 stops
$462Delta
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 11:56 pm
SFO
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BIS
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 10:23 pm
BIS
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SFO
10h 28m
2 stops
$471American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:56 pm
SFO
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BIS
5h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 9:18 am
BIS
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SFO
5h 13m
1 stop
$512United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
Delta Logo
3:27 pm - 11:11 pm
SFO
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BIS
5h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 am - 11:32 am
BIS
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SFO
8h 32m
1 stop
$562Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:59 pm
SFO
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BIS
12h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 4:02 pm
BIS
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SFO
11h 17m
2 stops
$565American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 10:44 pm
SFO
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BIS
8h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:54 pm
BIS
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SFO
10h 09m
1 stop
$580American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:59 pm
SFO
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BIS
12h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 9:13 pm
BIS
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SFO
9h 18m
1 stop
$584American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Bismarck flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Bismarck to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bismarck?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bismarck, 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 San Francisco to Bismarck is March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $788 and $770 respectively.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$273
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bismarck

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Bismarck 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 San Francisco to Bismarck

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bismarck?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Bismarck was $273 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Bismarck?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Bismarck?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Bismarck?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Bismarck are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $507 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Bismarck?

    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 San Francisco to Bismarck.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Bismarck?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bismarck from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bismarck?

    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 Bismarck with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BIS 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 San Francisco to Bismarck?

    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 Bismarck from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Bismarck

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Bismarck. 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 San Francisco to Bismarck? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 8453 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

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