Flying from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco is two hours behind Madison and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your MSN to SFO flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSN and SFO:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
101 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from 245 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSN to SFO.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
MSN is located at 4000 International Lane.
77.89% of flights that take off from Dane County Regional Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Dane County Regional Airport from central Madison, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MSN? If you're boarding an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSN to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
