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$80 Find cheap flights from Madison to San Francisco

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madison to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to San Francisco (MSN-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madison to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:51 pm - 11:59 pmMSN-SFO
28h 08m1 stop
12:59 am - 3:42 pmSFO-MSN
12h 43m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
3:35 pm - 7:42 amMSN-SFO
18h 07m1 stop
7:42 pm - 8:23 pmSFO-MSN
22h 41m1 stop
$219Frontier
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 10
4:24 pm - 10:39 pmMSN-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
8:00 am - 6:09 pmSFO-MSN
8h 09m1 stop
$281American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 3
6:30 pm - 12:04 amMSN-SFO
7h 34m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:45 amSFO-MSN
8h 46m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
6:00 am - 1:12 pmMSN-SFO
9h 12m1 stop
12:25 am - 8:15 amSFO-MSN
5h 50m1 stop
$288Delta
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 10
6:38 pm - 11:36 pmMSN-SFO
6h 58m1 stop
12:46 am - 11:19 amSFO-MSN
8h 33m1 stop
$313Delta
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14
6:08 pm - 11:00 pmMSN-SFO
6h 52m1 stop
6:30 am - 2:06 pmSFO-MSN
5h 36m1 stop
$318United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 13
5:29 pm - 12:59 amMSN-SFO
9h 30m1 stop
6:30 am - 5:02 pmSFO-MSN
8h 32m1 stop
$349United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 1
10:35 pm - 6:57 amMSN-SFO
10h 22m1 stop
11:59 pm - 11:03 amSFO-MSN
9h 04m1 stop
Sat, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 20
9:05 pm - 8:19 amMSN-SFO
13h 14m1 stop
11:57 pm - 11:03 amSFO-MSN
9h 06m1 stop
Fri, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 10

Flights from Madison to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madison to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Madison to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Madison, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madison to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madison to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $336 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $566 and $536 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madison to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madison to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madison to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from Madison were found on Frontier ($80) and American Airlines ($113), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($189) and American Airlines ($281).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madison and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Madison to San Francisco

When to book flights from Madison to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madison to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Madison to San Francisco

  • What liquids can I carry when traveling with United Airlines?

    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.

  • Can I carry my baby on my lap when traveling with Delta Air Lines?

    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.

  • Which towns are accessible from San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car at San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madison to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madison to San Francisco was $80 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madison and San Francisco?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Madison to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madison to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Madison you will be using Madison Truax Field. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madison to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madison to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madison to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madison and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Madison?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Madison to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madison to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madison to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $417 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $473 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madison to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madison to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madison to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Madison is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madison to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Madison with another airline. Booking your flights between Madison and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madison to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Madison up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MSN to San Francisco

  • To get to Truax Field (MSN) from Madison, take a taxi or board a metro transit bus. Consider using a cab when looking for the fastest way to get to the airport. On the other hand, when looking for a more convenient and cheaper means of transport, use the metro transit bus. The buses depart from W Johnson & N Park station and arrive at Terminal Door 6 station.
  • When flying from MSN to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), your layover will be determined by the airline you use. You will stop over at Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL) if you take a one-stop Delta Air Lines flight and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) if you hop on a single-stop American Airlines flight. If you board a two-stop United Airlines flight, your layovers will be at Denver (DEN) and Salt Lake City (SLC).
  • If you want to travel with an eco-friendly partner, consider traveling with American Airlines. To reduce its carbon footprint, the airline has implemented effective waste and recycling programs. For instance, every year, it recycles at least 21,000 lbs of aluminum cans that result from its onboard services. It has also revamped its fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft and increased its use of electricity from renewable sources.
  • When traveling with United Airlines, you can carry one carry-on bag and one personal item for free. The carry-on bag must easily fit in the overhead compartment and not exceed measurements of 9 × 13.7 × 22 inches. Your personal item must fit under the seat in front of you and be no bigger than 9 × 10 × 17 inches.
  • You can count on having a smooth experience at MSN if you have limited mobility. It has accessible parking spots in all parking areas, ramps to all its public areas, elevators on the terminal side of each level, a wheelchair system available if you contact your airline for arrangements, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. To aid visually impaired travelers, it boasts an app service that aids in independent navigation.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Madison to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madison to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9137 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
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Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2024AUS - SFO
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Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

Horrible. I likely will have to spend several thousand dollars to rebook my international flights, due to their delays, plus a hotel in SF. I can’t wait to never fly them again!

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madison to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
28h 08mMSN-SFO
$80
6/1Sat
1 stopFrontier
10h 08mMSN-SFO
$96
8/17Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 20mMSN-SFO
$113
5/26Sun
1 stopDelta
10h 04mMSN-SFO
$139
8/30Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 46mMSN-SFO
$174
7/19Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 58mMSN-SFO
$175
8/17Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 18mMSN-SFO
$230
5/25Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 20mMSN-SFO
$251
5/25Sat
3 stops
24h 21mMSN-SFO
$328
6/22Sat
3 stops
39h 21mMSN-SFO
$341

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Last minute flights from Madison to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Madison to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
18h 18mMSN-SFO
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 50mSFO-MSN
$282
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
18h 18mMSN-SFO
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
16h 26mSFO-MSN
$290
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
9h 01mMSN-SFO
8/30Fri
multi-stopFrontier
11h 37mSFO-MSN
$305
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 59mMSN-SFO
8/31Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 41mSFO-MSN
$356
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 20mMSN-SFO
8/31Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 41mSFO-MSN
$361
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
9h 36mMSN-SFO
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
12h 28mSFO-MSN
$366
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mMSN-SFO
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 02mSFO-MSN
$453
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mMSN-SFO
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 48mSFO-MSN
$488
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 04mMSN-SFO
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 33mSFO-MSN
$563
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 32mMSN-SFO
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 29mSFO-MSN
$838

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Madison - San Francisco Flights

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Madison (MSN)United States

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San Francisco - Madison

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