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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Madison flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Madison.

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% 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 21% on the San Francisco to Madison route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $563, a difference of $116. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Madison:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $475. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $241, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 6h 51m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 54m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· Budget

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Madison range from $397 to $581, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.