SFO - MSN

$136 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madison - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Madison departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $335-$532
Delta
Thu 8/6Thu 8/13
SFO - MSN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$136
Typical prices: $244-$379
Frontier
Tue 7/7
SFO - MSN • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
1 day a week
Sun
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 0
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $349 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $348 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Madison!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Madison (SFO-MSN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madison 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Madison

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Delta Logo
12:12 am - 8:16 am
SFO
-
MSN
6h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:58 pm
MSN
-
SFO
8h 43m
1 stop
$349Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:47 pm
SFO
-
MSN
10h 47m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:42 pm - 12:15 am
MSN
-
SFO
6h 33m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
Delta Logo
12:12 am - 8:16 am
SFO
-
MSN
6h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:09 pm
MSN
-
SFO
9h 04m
1 stop
$365Delta
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:10 pm
SFO
-
MSN
11h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 12:18 am
MSN
-
SFO
6h 23m
1 stop
$368Frontier
Sun, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:10 pm
SFO
-
MSN
11h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 12:23 am
MSN
-
SFO
6h 28m
1 stop
$369Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
Delta Logo
3:37 pm - 11:00 pm
SFO
-
MSN
5h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:09 pm
MSN
-
SFO
9h 04m
1 stop
$374Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
-
MSN
8h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:26 am
MSN
-
SFO
6h 26m
1 stop
$380United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
12:26 am - 10:38 am
SFO
-
MSN
8h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 7:05 pm
MSN
-
SFO
9h 36m
1 stop
$381American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
United Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 9:47 am
SFO
-
MSN
6h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:58 pm - 9:40 pm
MSN
-
SFO
4h 42mnonstop
$385United Airlines
Sun, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:10 pm
SFO
-
MSN
11h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 pm - 12:23 am
MSN
-
SFO
6h 28m
1 stop
$388Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Madison flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Madison departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madison, 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 San Francisco to Madison is November, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $539 and $533 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madison, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Madison, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$136
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Madison

When to book flights from San Francisco to Madison

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Madison based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Madison

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Madison was $136 for a one-way ticket and $349 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Madison is Madison Truax Field.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Madison flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Madison are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $442 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $505 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco to Madison.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madison from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Madison?

    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 Madison with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MSN 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 San Francisco to Madison?

    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 Madison from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Madison?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Madison Truax Field.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Madison Truax Field Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Madison Truax Field

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Madison Truax Field to San Francisco

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Madison

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Madison. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Madison? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8453 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
Read more Delta reviews

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

The wi-fi was awful. I paid $8 each way and got little , except frustration. .

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

The flight attendence were extremely rude and I am disabled

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Madison

Information on your arrival and departure airports