Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
To ensure you catch your SFO to MSN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Madison (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and MSN:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport flight is 94 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 213 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to MSN by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to MSN.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MSN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dane County Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madison and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Dane County Regional Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to central Madison
The address for MSN is 4000 International Lane.
Dane County Regional Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Madison. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madison in January.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madison during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to MSN in January. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madison. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 451 kilometres south-east of Madison. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.