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$141+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SFO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$141
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

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January

Average price

$395
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Cheapest flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/911:44 amMSN - SJC
1 stop10h 57mDelta
Thu 1/86:15 amSJC - MSN
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/11$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/101:22 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Sat 12/135:55 amSFO - MSN
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/12$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/116:00 amMSN - SJC
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Mon 12/1510:25 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/12$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/105:00 amMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:34 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sun 12/286:24 amSFO - MSN
1 stop29h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$296
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/234:34 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/105:00 amMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/126:00 amSFO - MSN
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sun 12/217:17 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - MSN
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:56 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - MSN
1 stop29h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/106:30 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2411:35 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop19h 23mFrontier
Tue 12/308:12 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/96:00 amMSN - SFO
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Tue 1/136:10 amSFO - MSN
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/11$318

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Madison

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/7

2:56 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:56 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 14m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Fri 1/23

2:45 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Jose

Mon 1/26

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Fri 1/9

3:09 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Jose

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$289

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 12/6

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

6:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Tue 12/9

11:44 am-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San Jose

Fri 1/9

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 1/6

4:20 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

12:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/28

2:45 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Jose

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Wed 12/10

11:44 am-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San Jose

Tue 1/13

10:30 pm-10:27 am

1 stop9h 57m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/31

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Jose

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Fri 12/12

11:44 am-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 57m

San Jose

Wed 1/7

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$289

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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $183). Flying from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 MSN to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,109 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Madison Truax Field (MSN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 5.4 mi journey to Truax Field (MSN) from Madison’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in 7h 14m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Madison and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1767 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area is Madison Truax Field - San Francisco. You may also consider Madison Truax Field - San Jose or Madison Truax Field - Oakland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $183). Flying from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Madison to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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