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$132+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madison (SFO - MSN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSN
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Madison Truax Field are usually found in May or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:21 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 1/75:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/19$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amSFO - MSN
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Wed 1/75:54 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/20$506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:10 amSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 1/75:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/19$529
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:24 amSFO - MSN
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Fri 1/22:53 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:10 amSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 1/66:30 amMSN - SFO
2 stops17h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/20$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:49 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/211:23 amMSN - SFO
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:21 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 1/66:30 amMSN - SFO
2 stops17h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/19$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:49 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/191:26 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/257:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2011:05 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/74:20 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amSFO - MSN
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Tue 1/66:30 amMSN - SFO
2 stops17h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/20$611

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Madison

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Madison (MSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$502
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Madison that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Madison that are best for you.

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San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

10:54 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 04m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 2/19

1:23 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$299

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

11:59 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 39m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 2/20

2:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$299

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

10:54 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 04m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-1:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$299

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 1/26

3:48 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$309

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

10:54 am-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/15

3:09 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$309

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-6:44 pm

2 stops9h 44m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/24

3:09 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$314

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

10:25 am-10:38 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 2/20

5:51 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$318

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

5:50 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$145

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:54 pm-10:51 am

1 stop9h 57m

$145

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

5:55 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$145

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Madison

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Madison in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Madison flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Madison flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Madison flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Madison flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Madison flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Madison

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madison from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Madison is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Madison?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madison (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco to Madison in February is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Madison, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Madison. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Madison flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madison. Reviews last updated December 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Madison. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,099 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madison?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Madison in 8h 04m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1767 mi between San Francisco and Madison. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Madison round-trip?

    Frontier, at $226, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Madison.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Madison for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Madison one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $138 and American Airlines from $144 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Madison?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Madison is Chicago.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park are the most popular attractions in Chicago if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Magnificent Mile, River North and Grant Park are located about 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $51.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Madison flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Madison is Denver.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Madison that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Madison flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Madison?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Madison.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Madison?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Madison by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Madison (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco to Madison in February is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Madison

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Madison. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$226Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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