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$125+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (MSN)

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SFO — MSN
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Madison flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$275
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$125
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
From San Francisco Bay Area to Madison Truax Field
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:14 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop27h 00mFrontier
Sun 9/287:59 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/215:55 amSJC - MSN
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Sun 8/246:05 amMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/2412:45 amSFO - MSN
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 9/275:26 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/31$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 8/215:15 amSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/267:56 amMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:48 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Sun 8/317:01 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/258:00 amSJC - MSN
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/316:45 amMSN - SJC
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/511:10 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/98:15 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/216:00 amOAK - MSN
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sun 8/316:05 amMSN - OAK
2 stops7h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/31$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/512:30 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:58 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:30 amSJC - MSN
2 stops22h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/278:00 amMSN - SJC
2 stops13h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 10/2212:31 pmSTS - MSN
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:45 amMSN - STS
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$571
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:00 amOAK - MSN
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/308:46 amMSN - OAK
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$602

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison that are best for you.

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Madison

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Price

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Thu 9/25

2:14 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/28

7:59 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 31m

$275

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Thu 8/21

5:55 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/24

6:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:45 am-8:31 am

1 stop5h 46m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 02m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

5:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/26

7:56 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$294

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

12:48 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/31

7:01 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 18m

$295

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 10/31

6:45 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$339

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

11:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 35m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/9

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$377

OaklandMadison

OAK - MSN

OAKMSN

Oakland

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/31

6:05 am-11:55 am

2 stops7h 50m

$384

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Fri 9/5

12:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/9

3:58 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$441

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Thu 9/25

9:30 am-9:43 am

2 stops22h 13m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$479

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (average of $338). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 XIH to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison as you normally would.

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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,239 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madison from San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison, you will be flying into Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Delta flights start at $150 while deals on American Airlines start at $155 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison?

    While some choose either San Jose - Madison Truax Field or Oakland - Madison Truax Field, San Francisco - Madison Truax Field is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Madison.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Madison?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (average of $338). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$388Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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