Flying from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is two hours behind Bismarck and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BIS to SFO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BIS and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, R 3,039 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,343. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BIS to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from BIS to SFO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Bismarck Airport (BIS)
BIS is located at 2301 University Drive Bldg 17.
Of the flights that depart from Bismarck Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Central Bismarck to Bismarck Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BIS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Bismarck Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BIS to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
