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Flights from Washington to Bismarck
There are no direct flights from Washington to Bismarck. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis or Chicago, about 5h 10m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 10m
Washington to Bismarck at a glance
Fastest journey5h 10mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Minneapolis (MSP) BIS
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat07:30 WAS09:07 MSP1h 23m connection10:30 MSP11:40 BISSkyWest
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WAS Chicago (ORD) BIS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:30 WAS07:31 ORD2h 44m connection10:15 ORD12:05 BISUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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WAS Denver (DEN) BIS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun06:30 WAS08:04 DEN2h 11m connection10:15 DEN12:36 BISUnited Airlines + 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
- 2,116 km1,314 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 10mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hBismarck vs Washington
- Currency in Bismarck
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → BIS
Flights from Washington to Bismarck: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Bismarck?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis, Chicago and Denver. 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 Washington to Bismarck?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,116 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Bismarck?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). Sun Country Airlines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Bismarck?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Bismarck: Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
What is the time difference between Washington and Bismarck?
Bismarck is 1 hour behind Washington.





