Cheap flights from Madison to San Francisco (MSN - SFO) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MSN — SFO
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Madison Truax Field to San Francisco are usually found in April or January, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best MSN to SFO flight in 2023: compare Madison to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$446

Round-trip from

$258
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2023
From Madison Truax Field to San Francisco

MSN - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 87% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Madison to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $565, or $662 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Madison in April are about $536 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $262.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to San Francisco (MSN - SFO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Madison to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from Madison to San Francisco

Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from Madison to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap American Airlines flights from Madison to San Francisco

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Cheap Madison to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for MSN to SFO flights for October, November
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Madison to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Madison found for this year
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Madison

The cheapest one-way flights from Madison to San Francisco
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1 stop19h 21m

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Thu 11/2

1 stop12h 43m

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1 stop14h 44m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop12h 06m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop20h 12m

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Fri 10/27

1 stop13h 57m

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1 stop14h 42m

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Tue 10/31

1 stop12h 26m

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Tue 11/7

2 stops13h 54m

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Thu 10/26

2 stops20h 11m

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Fri 10/27

1 stop14h 40m

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Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 21m

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Wed 11/8

1 stop11h 10m

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Wed 11/1

1 stop10h 26m

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1 stop8h 45m

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Tue 10/17

2 stops11h 24m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop8h 07m

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Deals found on 10/3

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Madison to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Madison to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Madison to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $152, but on average you can expect to pay $194.

Are there last-minute flights available from Madison to San Francisco for under $300?

There are currently 9+ open flights from Madison to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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 $152 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $334. Users have found that Frontier is 71% 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 $79. Users have also found prices from $169 and $252 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Madison to San Francisco?

What does MSN to SFO mean?

Madison Truax Field Airport is MSN and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Top 5 airlines flying from Madison to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Madison to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$305Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$488Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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