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Flights from San Francisco to Bismarck
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Bismarck. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 6h 25m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 25m
San Francisco to Bismarck at a glance
Fastest journey6h 25mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Bismarck
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Las Vegas (LAS) BIS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu05:15 SFO06:39 LAS2h 36m connection09:15 LAS13:40 BISSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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SFO Denver (DEN) BIS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat14:30 SFO17:57 DEN3h 03m connection21:00 DEN23:21 BISUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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SFO Minneapolis (MSP) BIS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Mon06:15 SFO11:35 MSP3h 40m connection15:15 MSP16:25 BISDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,034 km1,263 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hBismarck vs San Francisco
- Currency in Bismarck
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → BIS
Flights from San Francisco to Bismarck: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Bismarck?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bismarck?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,034 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Bismarck?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Bismarck?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Bismarck: Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bismarck?
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
