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$76+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco Bay Area

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MSN — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Sun 7/13
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$76
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$433
From Madison Truax Field to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:02 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Wed 10/16:00 amSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/30$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:05 amMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Sun 8/3110:25 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/1911:13 amMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2012:15 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Sat 8/309:59 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops18h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/226:46 amMSN - SJC
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amSJC - MSN
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:30 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1711:10 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:33 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/156:30 amSJC - MSN
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:00 amMSN - SJC
2 stops16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/89:33 amSJC - MSN
2 stops22h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:00 pmMSN - OAK
2 stops11h 53mDelta
Tue 10/215:55 amOAK - MSN
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/30$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/167:32 amMSN - STS
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2112:53 pmSTS - MSN
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$591
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:59 amMSN - STS
2 stops11h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/116:51 pmSTS - MSN
2 stops13h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/29$671

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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 July 1, 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

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/27

6:02 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$289

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/29

6:05 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Sun 8/31

10:25 pm-8:48 am

1 stop8h 23m

$289

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/19

11:13 am-6:39 pm

2 stops9h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

12:15 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$294

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/22

7:59 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:59 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$298

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/22

6:46 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Jose

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$354

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

11:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 35m

$379

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/11

5:33 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San Jose

Mon 9/15

6:30 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$379

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Sat 10/4

5:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops16h 00m

San Jose

Wed 10/8

9:33 am-10:15 am

2 stops22h 42m

$479

MadisonOakland

MSN - OAK

MSNOAK

Madison Truax Field

Thu 10/16

2:00 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 53m

Oakland

Tue 10/21

5:55 am-4:36 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$549

MadisonSanta Rosa

MSN - STS

MSNSTS

Madison Truax Field

Thu 10/16

7:32 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 10/21

12:53 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$591

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 1, 2025.

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

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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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
8,858 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
340 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 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.

  • 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 $76. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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