San Francisco to Bismarck (SFO–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6081
UA United
4:41 AM
PDT
10:09 AM
CDT
3h 28m
29%
M T W T F S S
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OO6081
OO SkyWest
5:35 AM
PDT
10:16 AM
CDT
2h 41m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 20m ACAVEK → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 4m AFDLSY → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 39m AAACASP → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 11m ACASAZ → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 9h 16m AAACAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
IAD Dulles ~10h DLNZOS → Dulles (IAD) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Bismarck
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,269 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

SFO–BIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,269 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–BIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – 2h41 40% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – 3h28 40% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to BIS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DEN ~5h 20m MSP ~6h 4m DFW ~7h 39m LAS ~8h 11m ORD ~9h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
481
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BIS
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
0%
Return
BIS → SFO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → BIS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Bismarck.
Distance & Flight Time
1,269 mi / 2,042 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance1,269 mi / 2,042 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BIS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,269 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SFO to BIS: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to BIS

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to BIS is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,269 miles (2,042 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.