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$105+ Cheap flights from Madison to San Francisco (MSN - SFO)

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MSN — SFO
Apr 28 — May 51
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Madison to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/2810:19 am
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 5/51:28 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/192:37 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 50m
Frontier
Thu 4/306:00 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$346
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/57:57 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Wed 4/89:00 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/301:25 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Tue 5/512:37 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/242:44 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2711:52 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/215:11 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 7/291:19 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/216:00 am
MSN
-
SFO
2 stops11h 59m
Delta
Wed 4/2911:59 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$384
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 32m
Frontier
Thu 4/306:00 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/238:35 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2512:45 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/254:15 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2512:45 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/245:45 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2512:45 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/155:30 am
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2112:30 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$394

Find flight deals from Madison to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madison Truax Field-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Madison Truax Field-San Francisco flights.
From Madison Truax Field to San Francisco
One-way flight from Madison Truax Field to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to San Francisco 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:37 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$369

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Fri 4/24

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:45 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 11m

$369
Quickest round-trip

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 4/25

4:15 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:45 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 11m

$387

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/14

5:29 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

11:59 pm-8:49 am

1 stop6h 50m

$426

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

12:45 am-3:02 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$438

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-11:41 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$443

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/22

11:19 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:32 am-10:51 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$470

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Mon 6/15

8:25 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

5:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$470

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:00 pm-10:09 am

2 stops12h 09m

$470

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/2

2:40 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

6:15 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$495

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Compare providers for flights from Madison to San Francisco

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 Madison to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Madison-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Madison-San Francisco 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 Madison to San Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madison to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco (average of $141). Flying from Madison to San Francisco in October is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madison to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Madison to San Francisco. 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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to San Francisco. 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 Madison to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Madison to San Francisco in about 7h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28m. The distance from Madison to San Francisco is about 1767 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Madison to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $129 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $288 and $288 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $144 and $144 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those landing in Chicago looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis Armory, Orpheum Theatre, and State Theatre are the most popular attractions in Minneapolis if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Minneapolis Armory, Orpheum Theatre, and State Theatre are located about 7.0 mi, 7.3 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Minneapolis St Paul. Those on a layover in Minneapolis in need of a rental car can book one at Minneapolis St Paul for about $56.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Francisco (average of $141). Flying from Madison to San Francisco in October is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Madison to San Francisco. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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