Why go
- Capital city of North Dakota, United States.
- Served by Bismarck Airport (BIS).
History
Bismarck is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the state's second-most populous city, after Fargo. The population was 73,622 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 77,772 in 2024, while its metropolitan population was 133,626. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bismarck Airport (BIS); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BIS has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis, Sanford).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bismarck, North Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.