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$178+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SFO
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 December 24, 2024.

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Delta)
From Madison Truax Field to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 December 24, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/317:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Sat 1/410:59 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/24$407
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:00 amMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/46:15 amSFO - MSN
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/305:45 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/312:20 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$724
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:40 pmMSN - SFO
2 stops54h 11mSun Country Air
Wed 1/111:59 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops15h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/23$833
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sun 12/2912:15 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop12h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/18:30 amSJC - MSN
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,125

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

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 December 24, 2024.

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MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/22

3:20 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Jose

Wed 1/29

2:48 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$288

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/30

2:57 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Jose

Sun 2/2

6:15 pm-8:55 am

2 stops12h 40m

$293

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 3/19

11:10 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

12:15 am-11:29 am

1 stop9h 14m

$313

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/29

6:35 am-7:57 pm

2 stops15h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

10:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 10m

$337

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Tue 1/7

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 26m

San Jose

Sat 1/11

6:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$338

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/8

8:27 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

11:05 pm-10:09 am

1 stop9h 04m

$338

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Thu 2/6

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Jose

Thu 2/13

9:58 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$463

MadisonOakland

MSN - OAK

MSNOAK

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/8

11:17 am-11:56 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Oakland

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$517

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/30

7:05 pm-8:39 pm

3 stops27h 34m

San Jose

Sun 2/2

2:10 pm-3:23 pm

3 stops23h 13m

$721

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/25

10:59 am-7:20 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$178

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Travel insights for flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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 $406). 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 December 24, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 December 24, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $178. 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 $406). 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 December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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