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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Madison takes 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 San Francisco to Madison range from $401 to $600, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $401 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $487 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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-way fares from San Francisco to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $287, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Madison. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $472 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $699, a difference of $227.

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 52m 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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.