Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Airport (BIS): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to BIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and BIS:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
$272 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport flight. A return flight starts from $912. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to BIS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to BIS.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Bismarck Airport (BIS)
Book a hotel near BIS if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Bismarck Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Enterprise, Avis or Hertz and chase adventure across Bismarck and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Bismarck Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to central Bismarck
You'll find BIS at 2301 University Drive Bldg 17.
Bismarck Airport to the centre of Bismarck has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
October is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bismarck in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Airport for July if you'd like to go to Bismarck during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BIS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Bismarck is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Bismarck, a visit to Sioux Falls will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Old Courthouse Museum and Washington Pavilion Science Centre.
Around 306 kilometres east of Bismarck, Fargo is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Plains Art Museum, Red River Zoo and Fargo Air Museum.
