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$100+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to San Francisco Bay Area

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MSN — SFO
mar. 13 — mar. 201
jue. 3/13
jue. 3/20
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Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

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December

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January

Average price

$512
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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 marzo 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
vie. 4/112:45 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
dom. 4/1312:40 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/7$289
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
jue. 6/128:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
lun. 6/168:56 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop20h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
sáb. 4/263:22 pmMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/2812:47 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 5/106:00 amMSN - SJC
2 stops13h 45mDelta
sáb. 8/3010:20 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/7$333
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/303:28 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/16:37 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
mié. 3/196:15 amMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/235:00 amSFO - MSN
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 5/106:42 amMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/302:28 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
mar. 4/13:20 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
vie. 4/43:30 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop27h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
lun. 3/245:35 pmMSN - OAK
2 stops8h 24mDelta
mar. 3/256:00 amOAK - MSN
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/7$513
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
mar. 4/15:30 amMSN - SJC
2 stops13h 10mAlaska Airlines
jue. 4/310:05 amSJC - MSN
2 stops21h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
vie. 12/57:55 amMSN - STS
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/1512:44 pmSTS - MSN
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$611
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
vie. 12/511:27 amMSN - STS
2 stops12h 31mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/157:00 amSTS - MSN
2 stops12h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$711

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 marzo 8, 2025.

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Madison

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

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Price

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

vie. 4/11

2:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 4/13

12:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$289

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

jue. 6/12

8:00 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 33m

San Francisco

lun. 6/16

8:56 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$290

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 4/26

3:22 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops9h 17m

San Francisco

lun. 4/28

12:47 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 51m

$294

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 5/10

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San Jose

sáb. 8/30

10:20 pm-10:12 am

1 stop9h 52m

$333

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

vie. 5/30

3:28 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

dom. 6/1

6:37 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$366

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

mié. 3/19

6:15 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

dom. 3/23

5:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$379

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 5/10

6:42 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Jose

sáb. 8/30

2:28 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$398

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

mar. 4/1

3:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Jose

vie. 4/4

3:30 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$441

MadisonOakland

MSN - OAK

MSNOAK

Madison Truax Field

lun. 3/24

5:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Oakland

mar. 3/25

6:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$513

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

mar. 4/1

5:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San Jose

jue. 4/3

10:05 am-10:02 am

2 stops21h 57m

$611

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Travel insights for flights from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $402). 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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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 marzo 8, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madison to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
358 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American 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.

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  • 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 $402). 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 marzo 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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