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Cheap flights from Madison to San Francisco from US$224
There are no direct flights from Madison to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 30m door to door (106 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$224.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 37m Cheapest in December Prices checked 13 days ago
Madison to San Francisco at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$224Breeze Airways · 3 stops · Sun 13 DecCheapest returnUS$476Sun 13 Dec – Sun 20 DecFastest journey6h 37mAmerican Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Madison to San Francisco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSN Denver (DEN) SFO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun21:00 MSN22:05 DEN0h 55m connection23:00 DEN00:30 SFOFrontier Airlines
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MSN Phoenix (PHX) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed15:00 MSN16:13 PHX0h 47m connection17:00 PHX18:52 SFOAmerican Airlines
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MSN Chicago (ORD) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon06:45 MSN07:31 ORD1h 14m connection08:45 ORD11:10 SFOUnited Airlines
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MSN Dallas (DFW) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun20:45 MSN22:51 DFW0h 54m connection23:45 DFW01:18 SFOAmerican Airlines
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MSN Minneapolis (MSP) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
Tue06:00 MSN06:50 MSP1h 55m connection08:45 MSP10:43 SFODelta Air Lines
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MSN Detroit (DTW) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Thu13:45 MSN15:40 DTW4h 20m connection20:00 DTW21:50 SFODelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from Madison to San Francisco
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,837 km1,762 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 37mfastest found
- Time difference
- -2hSan Francisco vs Madison
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- MSN → SFO
Flights from Madison to San Francisco: questions answered
How much is a flight from Madison to San Francisco?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$224 with 3 stops, departing in December. Return trips start from US$476. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Madison to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Madison to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,837 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madison and San Francisco?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Madison and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Madison.
