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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madison to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Madison to San Francisco takes 0h 00m, covering 1,767 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Madison to San Francisco range from $363 to $548, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $363 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $458. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Madison to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $289.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Madison to San Francisco usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Madison to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Madison to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $426 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 45m, compared with 6h 51m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 7h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Madison (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Like other American carriers, United Airlines adheres to TSA liquid carry-on rules. On your United Airlines flight to SFO, you can bring liquids, gels, and sprays onboard your cabin, provided they are stored in containers with a maximum capacity of 3.4 oz. The containers must be placed in a quart-size, transparent, resealable plastic bag.

If your child is under two, you may travel with him/her on your lap for free. Although a boarding pass is not required for your baby, you must add an infant in your arms to your ticket. Only one infant per adult is allowed on the plane, meaning if you have two, the older one must sit in his own seat, fitted with a child safety seat.

The towns near SFO are Millbrae, San Bruno, Hillsborough, South San Francisco, San Mateo, East Bay Pacifica, Daly City, and Burlingame. BART Rail Connect is one of the best public means to get to San Mateo and East Bay. To get to other cities, it’s in your best interest to check if it is served by SamTrans bus.

Yes, you can, since this airport features counters for Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, National, SIXT, Thrifty, and Dollar. The counters are within the Car Rental Center, accessible from the terminals via the Air Train Blue Line.