Cheap flights from San Francisco to Madison

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Madison and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Madison is currently $111
Last-minute weekend getaway $505
Delta 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Madison is currently $505
Cheapest business class flights $468
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison is currently $468
Fastest flight 5 hr 32 min The fastest flight with stops from San Francisco to Madison takes 5 hr 32 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Madison is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $260–365
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–405

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Madison

  • United
    from $331
    Typical price: $305–570
    857 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSN Every day
  • American
    from $331
    Typical price: $290–580
    355 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSN Every day
  • Delta
    from $331
    Typical price: $310–740
    222 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $265–770
    22 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - MSN Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Madison

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    Madison United States 19 min 6 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 2 hr 1 min 107 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 25 min 76 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 2 hr 31 min 122 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Madison

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Madison are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $260 to $365.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Madison is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison starts at $210 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, May 27.
5 hr 32 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Madison.
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It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Madison.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Madison really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Madison.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 857 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Madison are:
  • American offers 355 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) .
  • Delta offers 222 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) .
  • Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Madison.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Madison recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Madison is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Madison is $210, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Madison.
  • There are 857 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 355 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 222 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Frontier connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Madison at price $505 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Madison.
  • There are 857 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 355 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 222 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Frontier connecting flights from San Francisco to Madison per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Madison.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Madison, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Madison start at $468 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Madison start at $210 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Madison, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Madison starts at $505 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Madison at price $505 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Madison, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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