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$71+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (MSN)

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SFO — MSN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) to Madison (MSN). 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 January 30, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:53 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop20h 11mFrontier
Sun 3/91:54 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop25h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/1510:45 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 2/186:35 amMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/125:14 amSFO - MSN
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/165:26 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 7/266:30 amSJC - MSN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Tue 8/52:00 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2112:32 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/15:26 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 3/56:10 amSJC - MSN
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/96:15 amMSN - SJC
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 7/298:25 amSJC - MSN
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/75:30 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/158:12 pmSJC - MSN
2 stops19h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/2211:45 amMSN - SJC
2 stops22h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/261:15 pmOAK - MSN
2 stops7h 27mDelta
Wed 3/51:23 pmMSN - OAK
2 stops12h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/29$549
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/113:28 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$684
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1511:19 amSJC - MSN
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/226:16 pmMSN - SJC
3 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$836

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison 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 January 30, 2025.

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San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

2:53 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 3/9

1:54 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$234

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

10:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/18

6:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$277

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

5:14 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 2/16

5:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$284

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Sat 7/26

6:30 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/5

2:00 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

12:32 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 57m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 3/1

5:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$313

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Wed 3/5

6:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 3/9

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$314

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Tue 7/29

8:25 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 8/7

5:30 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$404

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Sat 2/15

8:12 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/22

11:45 am-8:04 am

2 stops22h 19m

$485

OaklandMadison

OAK - MSN

OAKMSN

Oakland

Wed 2/26

1:15 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 3/5

1:23 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$549

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 5/11

3:28 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$684

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (average of $338). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 XIH to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Madison by month

Plan your trip to Madison by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madison ranges from 1.2 - 4.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Madison when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Madison by month

Plan your trip to Madison by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madison, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,424 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison, you will be flying into Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. American Airlines flights start at $115 while deals on Delta start at $139 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Madison Truax Field or Oakland - Madison Truax Field, San Francisco - Madison Truax Field is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison (average of $338). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Madison. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$388Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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